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Austrian GP

2015 Formula 1 Austrian GP

Austria
Jun 18, 2015 to Jun 21, 2015
Red Bull Ring, AT
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Formula 1 Austrian GP

The Austrian Grand Prix - Race

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Massa celebrates his first podium of the year.
Third win of the season for Rosberg, who is now just 10 points behind Hamilton in the standings.
"Not the result we wanted, but P2, we'll take that," is the message through to Hamilton. He doesn't seem too keen on responding.
Perez ninth for Force India, while Ricciardo gives Red Bull the final point in its home race.
"Yeah guys, come on guys," says Rosberg. "Great job" is the response from the wall.
Bottas in fifth, ahead of Hulkenberg. Maldonado prevails in his fight with Verstappen and takes P7.
Hamilton in second, ahead of Massa and Vettel.
Nico Rosberg wins the Austrian Grand Prix!
Rosberg very slow on the final lap, but will win.
Vettel will have to settle for fourth. He can't pass Massa.
Final lap.
Verstappen not giving up, however, and is now right behind the Lotus!
"Tyres are completely gone," complains Verstappen.
Maldonado has passed Verstappen at Turn 1, but Maldonado nearly lost his car on the straight as the Dutchman moved to the right to defend.
Hamilton is four seconds ahead of a nervous-sounding Rosberg.
Maldonado and Verstappen made slight contact as they continue to fight for P7. The Toro Rosso is till ahead!
Nico is complaining about a tyre problem. Calls for Mercedes to have "all eyes on" any potential issues.
They caught him right in the middle of the final corner.
They are about to lap Merhi.
Vettel is right behind Massa's rear wing now!
Rosberg report vibrations. He still have five seconds to Hamilton though.
Vettel half a second behind Massa. But can he pass?
As Maldonado nearly spins out of Turn 1. He has lost around a second.
Vettel now within DRS distance of Massa.
Just eight tenths of a second separating Vettel and Massa now. Seven laps left.
"I have very bad vibrations," reports Perez, who is currently ninth.
Vettel on the limit, now just a second behind Massa.
Maldonado is now right behind Verstappen. The Lotus is not only powered by a Mercedes engine, but Maldonado is also on supersofts and Verstappen is on softs.
Meanwhile, Ricciardo is fighting for P10 with Nasr. The Australian is now ahead, with Nasr unable to do match with his soft tyres.
Vettel continues to inch closer to Massa: 1.8s with 10 laps left.
Maldonado is catching Verstappen, now in seventh place. The Lotus is 2.3 seconds adrift and lapping much faster.
Plenty of smoke coming from Bottas' brakes.
Rosberg leads by six seconds from Hamilton, who is 16 in front of Massa.
Vettel can't quite catch Massa, who is still 2.4 seconds in front.
Lap 53/71:

1. Nico Rosberg
2. Lewis Hamilton
3. Felipe Massa
4. Sebastian Vettel
5. Valtteri Bottas
6. Nico Hulkenberg
7. Max Verstappen
8. Pastor Maldonado
9. Sergio Perez
10. Felipe Nasr
11. Daniel Ricciardo
12. Daniil Kvyat
13. Marcus Ericsson
14. Roberto Merhi
Massa and Vettel are the quickest men at the moment, slightly faster than the Mercedes duo.
Ricciardo pits, serves his five-second penalty, and is back on track.
Red Bull's mechanics get ready for Ricciardo, who will now fly with the supersofts.
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