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Austrian GP

2023 Formula 1 Austrian GP

Austria
Jun 29, 2023 to Jul 2, 2023
Red Bull Ring, AT
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Formula 1 Austrian GP

F1 Austrian GP Live Commentary and Updates – Sprint Quali & Race

Saturday's action from the ninth round of the 2023 Formula 1 season

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB19, Sergio Perez, Red Bull Racing RB19

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At Aston Martin, Stroll out-qualified Alonso for only the second time this season on Friday. Alonso will be looking to 'right' this in the coming session.
Returning to the on-track action, we are now just five minutes away from the sprint qualifying session, with Verstappen looking to continue his dominance of the 2023 season.
But before we go any further, we must pay tribute to former Force India deputy team principal, Robert Fernley, who has died, at the age of 70. 

The thoughts of everyone at Autosport are with his family and friends.

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/former-force-india-f1-boss-fernley-dies-aged-70/10489741/

And - rather appropriately for today - Mercedes and McLaren will assist the FIA by testing new wet weather "mudguards" at Silverstone next weekend.

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/fia-to-trial-wet-weather-f1-wheel-arches-in-silverstone-test/10489724/

Picking up on a couple of threads from Friday, despite Sergio Perez's fourth Q3 miss in succession, Red Bull boss Christian Horner has dismissed speculation that the Mexican's seat is at risk. 

https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/red-bull-quashes-talk-that-perezs-f1-seat-at-risk/10489836/

There was significant rain that fell on Friday night and throughout the morning, but this has now abated, with a dry line seeming to appear on the track. Even still, intermediate tyres appear to be the way to go for the start of SQ1.
Good morning and welcome to the Red Bull Ring for sprint qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix.

By: Autosport Staff

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