Browsing: Formula 1

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to claim pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix on his home turf, having topped the sole practice session and the Sprint Shootout on Friday. Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix is set to commence at 4pm local time (+2 GMT) on Saturday at the Red Bull Ring circuit, and Verstappen’s blazing pace in the practice and sprint shootout sessions has set the stage for a potential pole position at his home event.

In a remarkable turnaround, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix Sprint, despite facing an early setback during the weekend’s sole practice session. Verstappen’s car encountered an issue with a disabled oil pressure sensor, but the team was able to quickly resolve the problem, allowing the Dutch driver to continue his session and ultimately secure the top spot.

In the world of Dakar Rally racing, Daniel Ricciardo has revealed that Red Bull is not giving up on its recent lackluster upgrades, as the team prepares to mix new and old parts for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Both Ricciardo and teammate Yuki Tsunoda are optimistic that the upgrades can still deliver a performance boost, and they are running different setup configurations to unlock the package’s potential.