How the F1 sprint race unfolded at the Austrian Grand Prix

It's changing very quickly out there. Hamilton is currently down to 18th and not improving.

Leclerc, Gasly, Bottas, Zhou and Sainz.

He's been noted for impeding Piastri.

Hamilton is now ahead of Alonso at the top of the timesheets.

The times are tumbling here at the Red Bull Ring.

The times to continue tumble out there.

Perez and Verstappen get to work with first and second. Perez has a 0.2s advantage. 

Gasly, Bottas, Zhou, Sargeant and Sainz in the bottom five currently. 

A comfortable margin for Norris over the rest of the field currently as Alonso slots into second.

He pips Hamilton for top spot.

Verstappen, Tsunoda, Alonso, Hamilton, Magnussen, Russell, de Vries, Hulkenberg, Ocon and Leclerc.

Smoke coming from the rear of his car after he reported a brake failure.

SQ1 is only 12 minutes long so it's going to be a busy one.

Mostly soft tyres for everyone. 

Verstappen is out there on the mediums.

40 per cent according to the FIA.

The track looks damp so expect an inters start.

#F1#BBCF1#AUSTRIANGP SPRINT SHOOTOUT: It's 15 mins to session start at a cool & damp Red Bull Ring following the earlier rain. Air temp is 16.7C & track 21.7C. A few spots of light rain around, but improving conditions through the afternoon. FIA official risk of rain is 40%

— Ian Fergusson (@fergieweather) July 1, 2023

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Hello everyone and welcome back to the Crash.net live blog for the Sprint day in Austria.

We have another qualifying session in just under 30 minutes. 

The track is currently wet with more rain expected.