P1racenews AI automatic summary:
On the weekend it was announced that Spielberg will remain on the F1 calendar until 2041, who left the Styrian Mountains hearing the Sound of Music in Austria?
Over the weekend it was announced that Spielberg will remain on the Formula 1 calendar until 2041. Lando Norris dominated the Austrian Grand Prix, securing pole position by over half a second and claiming McLaren’s first victory in Austria since 2001. Oscar Piastri finished in second place after a strong performance despite starting from the second row due to a yellow flag incident. Charles Leclerc continued his impressive form, securing a fourth podium finish in 2025 and his third in the last four races. Lewis Hamilton achieved his best Grand Prix finish of the season in Austria, providing a confidence boost heading into Silverstone. George Russell faced struggles with his Mercedes in the hot conditions and finished a distant fifth in qualifying and the race. Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s collision with Max Verstappen on the opening lap resulted in a three-place grid drop and two penalty points for the rookie. Liam Lawson had a standout performance, starting sixth and maintaining his position to claim a career-best finish that he hopes will kickstart his season. Isack Hadjar finished twelfth at the Austrian GP, overshadowed by his teammate Lawson’s strong showing.
