Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria,
Lewis Hamilton (GBR), Mercedes AMG F1 Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…

Every lap of a dramatic F1 Austrian Grand Prix Qualifying

Lewis Hamilton crashed his Mercedes during Qualifying for the Sprint race at the F1 Austrian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen took pole position.

12:35

Magnussen now takes to the top for Haas, a tenth ahead of Verstappen.

12:33

Verstappen takes to the top with a 1m08.656s, 0.7s ahead of Ocon and Alonso.

12:31

18 of the 20 cars are out on track - just Bottas and Perez are in the pit lane.

12:31
12:30

FP1 for the Austrian Grand Prix is now underway.

12:16
12:15

Just 15 minutes until the start of FP1 - the only session ahead of qualifying. 

12:11
A special helmet for Vettel this weekend
11:53
F1 stars arrive for qualifying day!
11:47
Only a few upgrades for Austria

There have been no updates announced by Mercedes or Ferrari for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, but Red Bull have brought some new parts (see image below).

McLaren, Alpine and Williams are the only other teams to be introducing updates at Spielberg. 

11:42
Is Hamilton and Verstappen's F1 rivalry restarting?

With on-track battles between the pair set to become more likely as Mercedes continue to improve following a miserable start to 2022, is this a sign that the fierce rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen could be reignited? 

You can read our full piece exploring that exact subject here

11:36
Verstappen hits back at Hamilton!

(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the post race FIA Press
(L to R): Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and Lewis Hamilton (GBR)…

Max Verstappen has bitten back at 2021 F1 title rival Lewis Hamilton's dig about their controversial collision at last year's British Grand Prix. 

The Red Bull driver said: “I think it’s great that, when you’re 37 years old, at some point you understand how to get to an apex.

“He does learn, so that’s positive for the younger drivers: when you’re 37 you still stay always learning!"

Read the full story here

11:33
Verstappen on his angry radio calls

This is what the Dutchman said about his radio messages ahead of the Austrian GP

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. Formula…

11:31
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11:30
The F1 Sprint is back...

Here's a reminder how the format works for this weekend...

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Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13 and Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB18 battle for position. Formula 1 World
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W13 and Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull…

11:29

First practice starts at 1230 UK time, while qualifying is at 4pm.

11:28

Hello and welcome to Crash.net's live blog for this weekend's F1 Austrian Grand Prix.

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