2025 Austrian Grand Prix: F1 Race, Qualifying & Winners

Round 11 of the 2025 F1 season headed back over the Atlantic to Europe for the Formula 1 MSC Cruises Austrian Grand Prix 2025.

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By Ben Bush
Updated on June 29, 2025

Reviewed and checked by Lee Parker

Lando Norris 2025 Austrian GP Winner
Lando Norris (car no.4) takes the win at the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix with McLaren // Image: McLaren Media

The 2025 F1 World Championship returned to the heart of Europe as the paddock touched down in Spielberg for the Austrian Grand Prix, kicking off a high-stakes stretch of four races in just six weeks before the well-deserved summer break. Nestled in the Styrian hills, the Red Bull Ring is a circuit that blends simplicity with brutality—short, fast, and punishingly precise. Owned by its namesake energy drink giant, this track is more than just home turf for Red Bull Racing; it’s a pressure cooker where momentum can be made or lost in mere tenths. After the North American detour to Montreal, the championship focus sharpened again on European soil, where teams often bring crucial mid-season upgrades.

The 2025 Austrian round ditched the Sprint format used in recent seasons in a shift back to tradition. It returned to the classic Grand Prix weekend structure—three free practice sessions (two on Friday, one Saturday), a Saturday evening qualifying showdown and the full-length race on Sunday. With the 2025 title fight intensifying and every point carrying extra weight, Spielberg was set as a critical juncture in the campaign for title protagonists (and teammates) Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

Race Guide

Season: 2025 F1 World Championship
Race weekend:
27 June 202529 June 2025
Race date: Sunday, 29 June, 2025
Race start time: 15:00 local time
Circuit: Red Bull Ring
Laps: 71
Circuit length: 4.318km
2024 winner: George Russell

Pole position
DriverLando NorrisMcLaren
Time1:03.971
Fastest lap
DriverOscar PiastriMcLaren
Time1:07.924 on lap 59
Podium
FirstLando NorrisMcLaren
SecondOscar PiastriMcLaren
ThirdCharles LeclercFerrari

Compact, intense, and perched in the rolling Styrian hills, the Red Bull Ring may be short on corners, but it’s never short on drama. With just ten turns and the quickest lap time on the calendar—a blistering 1’02”939 set by Valtteri Bottas in 2020—the Austrian circuit demands perfection at high speed. It packs a punch in elevation too, second only to Spa-Francorchamps, climbing and dropping 63.5 metres across its 4.3-kilometre layout. Each of its three sectors brings a different challenge: Sector 1 charges uphill through sweeping straights, Sector 2 mixes heavy braking with downhill precision, and Sector 3 blends undulation with fast, flowing corners that reward commitment and punish hesitation. With three DRS zones, overtaking is never far away, making this one of the most action-heavy venues in the 2025 F1 World Championship.

Despite its remote alpine setting, the Red Bull Ring is a well-worn battleground. It sees regular action from both car and motorcycle series, so grip is high from the first laps on Friday. But don’t let the early summer sunshine fool you—the mountains here have a mind of their own. Conditions can turn in a heartbeat, with sudden rain sweeping in to rewrite strategies and shake up the grid. For teams and drivers, it’s a test of adaptability as much as raw pace, and it’s part of what makes Austria a cornerstone of the European leg of the championship.

Circuit stats

The 2025 Austrian Grand Prix was the 38th running of the event and the 40th time Formula 1 has raced in the scenic Styrian hills. The story of this track for F1 began in 1964 on the bumpy airfield of Zeltweg before moving to Spielberg in 1970, when the Österreichring debuted. After a hiatus in the late ’80s, the circuit returned in a shortened form as the A1-Ring in 1997, and since 2014, it has raced under the name Red Bull Ring. The COVID-impacted seasons of 2020 and 2021 saw the venue step up further, hosting both the Austrian and Styrian Grands Prix in back-to-back weekends.

Before the 2025 race, Max Verstappen reigned as the undisputed king of modern Austria, with four wins in the Austrian Grand Prix and another in the 2021 Styrian edition. He also held the record for most poles (5) and podiums (8) at the Red Bull Ring. A total of 26 drivers have won in Austria, including 11 world champions—among them Niki Lauda, Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, and Alain Prost. Mercedes led the all-time win tally in Spielberg with seven victories, aided by Hamilton’s 2020 Styrian GP win, while Ferrari edged the stats for most poles (8) and podiums (29). In 2024, George Russell added his name to the winners’ list with a commanding drive that highlighted Austria’s knack for producing unpredictable racing.

Weekend schedule

DateSessionLocal Time
27 June 2025Free Practice 1 (FP1)1:30 pm – 2:30 pm local time
27 June 2025Free Practice 2 (FP2)5:00 pm – 6:00 pm local time
28 June 2025Free Practice 3 (FP3)12:30 pm – 1:30 pm local time
28 June 2025Qualifying4:00 pm – 5:00 pm local time
29 June 2025Race3:00 pm local time

In Saturday qualifying, Lando Norris took a commanding pole with a blistering 1:03.971, finishing 0.521s ahead of Charles Leclerc in the largest pole margin of the season. Norris led every session of Qualifying and was unchallenged in Q3, while teammate Oscar Piastri was denied a shot at a final run due to a yellow flag caused by Pierre Gasly. With a disrupted ending, Verstappen could only manage P7, as Lawson and Bortoleto made headlines in a dramatic and unpredictable session at the Red Bull Ring.

Come Sunday’s race, Lando Norris secured his third win of the season at the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix after fending off intense pressure from McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a tense, strategy-driven battle. Starting from pole, Norris was briefly overtaken but quickly retook the lead and held firm despite Piastri’s strong pace in the closing stages. Max Verstappen’s race ended on Lap 1 after a dramatic collision with rookie Kimi Antonelli at Turn 3, shifting the momentum in the title race. Charles Leclerc completed the podium, followed by Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. At the same time, standout performances from Liam Lawson and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto added to a race that mixed high-stakes tension with championship consequences.

Championship background

Heading into the Austrian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri led the way in the championship with a 22-point advantage over McLaren teammate Lando Norris. Their intra-team rivalry boiled over in Canada, where a dramatic late-race collision forced Norris into retirement and handed Piastri a critical fourth-place finish. With the pressure mounting, all eyes were on how McLaren managed its dynamic duo at Spielberg.

Max Verstappen, currently third and 43 points behind Piastri, would be aiming to close the gap on familiar ground. The Dutchman had dominated at the Red Bull Ring in the past, with five wins to his name—including one in the Styrian Grand Prix—making this a crucial opportunity to reignite his title push. Meanwhile, Mercedes arrived on a high after George Russell won in Montreal, the team’s first of the season. Rookie Kimi Antonelli and his breakthrough podium further signalled a resurgence for the Silver Arrows. Ferrari, meanwhile, hoped to respond with an upgrade package this weekend as Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton looked to claw their way back into the fight at the front.

Race entries

The lineup of drivers and teams remained the same as the 2025 season’s entry list, apart from:

However, in FP1, Ferrari announced that F2 driver Dino Beganovic would take over Charles Leclerc’s car in FP1 at the Red Bull Ring, having been handed his FP1 debut earlier in the year, in Bahrain.

McLaren also made a switch, with Irish driver and at that time F2 Championship leader, Alex Dunne, taking the reins of Lando Norris’ car. The first Irish driver to participate in an F1 weekend in over two decades.

Aside from these changes, all the drivers from the start of the season took to the track during FP1, FP2, FP3, Qualifying, and the Grand Prix.

Tyre choices

For the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix, Pirelli stuck with the same trio of compounds as last year: the C3 (Hard), C4 (Medium), and C5 (Soft). It’s the softest combination available, but one well suited to the unique demands of the Red Bull Ring—a circuit that’s short, fast, and deceptively punishing on tyres. Though the surface is aged and highly abrasive, wear itself isn’t the main concern here. Instead, it’s thermal degradation, particularly on the rear tyres.

The layout’s rhythm of heavy braking followed by sharp acceleration zones—especially through Turns 1, 3, and 4—creates hotspots that spike temperatures quickly. With relatively few corners and low lateral loads, it’s not sidewall stress teams will be monitoring, but rather how well they can manage overheating. Factor in Austria’s typically high summer temperatures, and tyre cooling becomes just as critical as outright grip. Expect a balance between pace and tyre preservation to be key as teams decide when and how aggressively to push on race day.

2025 Austrian Grand Prix Tyre Choices
2025 Austrian Grand Prix Tyre Choices

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Free Practice

George Russell set the pace in FP1 for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix with a time of 1:05.542, edging out Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri in a session marked by technical struggles and standout rookie performances. Alex Dunne made a strong debut for McLaren, finishing an eye-catching fourth, while Dino Beganovic had a more limited run for Ferrari. Verstappen dealt with car balance issues, and Ferrari suffered gearbox and floor-related problems. A few drivers, including Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon, had off-track moments, but the session delivered a strong mix of pace, potential, and unpredictability.

Lando Norris led a McLaren 1-2 in FP2 for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix with a 1:04.580, edging teammate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The session saw Charles Leclerc slide through the gravel on his return, while Hamilton battled with pace and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto impressed again for Kick Sauber. With tight margins across the field, FP2 confirmed McLaren’s serious intent and left the rest of the grid chasing answers before qualifying.

Lando Norris topped a chaotic FP3 at the Red Bull Ring with a 1:04.324, leading a McLaren 1–2 ahead of Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. The session was filled with off-track excursions and gravel moments as several drivers struggled to stay within the lines. Norris was among them but still maintained top spot, while Verstappen and Ferrari looked competitive yet imperfect. With Qualifying set for 16:00 local time, McLaren looked like the team to beat heading into a crucial round of the 2025 F1 World Championship.

Full Free Practice Reports

Free Practice 1 Classification

FP1 was held on 27 June 2025 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm local time.

POS.NO.DRIVERTEAMTIME / GAPLAPS
163George RussellMercedes1:05.54234
21Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing+0.065s30
381Oscar PiastriMcLaren+0.155s33
489Alexander DunneMcLaren+0.224s29
510Pierre GaslyAlpine+0.238s34
65Gabriel BortoletoKick Sauber+0.332s35
723Alexander AlbonWilliams+0.404s35
855Carlos SainzWilliams+0.475s33
944Lewis HamiltonFerrari+0.557s20
106Isack HadjarRacing Bulls+0.568s33
1112Kimi AntonelliMercedes+0.588s35
1227Nico HulkenbergKick Sauber+0.598s32
1318Lance StrollAston Martin+0.618s32
1414Fernando AlonsoAston Martin+0.628s32
1530Liam LawsonRacing Bulls+0.647s34
1643Franco ColapintoAlpine+0.704s34
1722Yuki TsunodaRed Bull Racing+0.720s30
1838Dino BeganovicFerrari+0.827s32
1931Esteban OconHaas+0.968s32
2087Oliver BearmanHaas+1.196s30

Free Practice 2 Classification

FP2 was held on 27 June 2025 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm local time.

POS.NO.DRIVERTEAMTIME / GAPLAPS
14Lando NorrisMcLaren1:04.58035
281Oscar PiastriMcLaren+0.157s35
31Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing+0.318s24
418Lance StrollAston Martin+0.442s32
516Charles LeclercFerrari+0.610s32
663George RussellMercedes+0.649s34
722Yuki TsunodaRed Bull Racing+0.712s31
85Gabriel BortoletoKick Sauber+0.831s31
914Fernando AlonsoAston Martin+0.877s31
1044Lewis HamiltonFerrari+0.931s34
1112Kimi AntonelliMercedes+0.957s35
1230Liam LawsonRacing Bulls+0.963s31
136Isack HadjarRacing Bulls+0.967s34
1410Pierre GaslyAlpine+1.033s36
1531Esteban OconHaas+1.118s31
1623Alexander AlbonWilliams+1.185s37
1755Carlos SainzWilliams+1.234s37
1887Oliver BearmanHaas+1.255s35
1927Nico HulkenbergKick Sauber+1.338s35
2043Franco ColapintoAlpine+1.596s34

Free Practice 3 Classification

FP3 was held on 28 June 2025 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm local time.

POS.NO.DRIVERTEAMTIME / GAPLAPS
14Lando NorrisMcLaren1:04.32421
281Oscar PiastriMcLaren+0.118s20
31Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing+0.210s28
416Charles LeclercFerrari+0.250s20
544Lewis HamiltonFerrari+0.466s23
663George RussellMercedes+0.694s18
712Kimi AntonelliMercedes+0.729s18
818Lance StrollAston Martin+0.738s20
922Yuki TsunodaRed Bull Racing+0.815s17
105Gabriel BortoletoKick Sauber+0.858s18
1130Liam LawsonRacing Bulls+0.858s19
1214Fernando AlonsoAston Martin+0.919s21
1327Nico HulkenbergKick Sauber+0.959s18
1423Alexander AlbonWilliams+0.990s22
1555Carlos SainzWilliams+1.002s21
1687Oliver BearmanHaas+1.042s21
1710Pierre GaslyAlpine+1.042s26
1831Esteban OconHaas+1.195s21
1943Franco ColapintoAlpine+1.222s26
206Isack HadjarRacing Bulls+1.699s18

Qualifying

Lando Norris stamped his authority on the 2025 F1 World Championship title fight with a dominant pole at the Austrian Grand Prix, setting a 1:03.971 in Q3 to outpace Charles Leclerc by more than half a second — the largest gap seen in Qualifying in 2025. Norris was fastest in all three segments and looked in a league of his own around the Red Bull Ring. Oscar Piastri was shaping up for a final attack but was denied by a late yellow flag triggered by Pierre Gasly’s spin, leaving the Australian third on the grid.

Behind them, Lewis Hamilton continued Ferrari’s strong form with P4, while George Russell locked in P5 for Mercedes. Liam Lawson delivered a sensational lap to take sixth, outqualifying Verstappen, who also fell victim to the Q3 yellow and had to settle for seventh. Rookie Gabriel Bortoleto impressed again in P8, with Kimi Antonelli and Gasly rounding out the top 10. The session also featured early exits for Carlos Sainz (P19) and Yuki Tsunoda (P18), adding more unpredictability to what promises to be a wild Sunday.

Full Qualifying Report

Qualifying Classification

Qualifying was held on 28 June 2025 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time.

POS.NO.DRIVERTEAMQ1Q2Q3LAPS
14Lando NorrisMcLaren1:04.6721:04.4101:03.97118
216Charles LeclercFerrari1:05.1971:04.7341:04.49221
381Oscar PiastriMcLaren1:04.9661:04.5561:04.55419
444Lewis HamiltonFerrari1:05.1151:04.8961:04.58221
563George RussellMercedes1:05.1891:04.8601:04.76318
630Liam LawsonRacing Bulls1:05.0171:05.0411:04.92617
71Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing1:05.1061:04.8361:04.92918
85Gabriel BortoletoKick Sauber1:05.1231:04.8461:05.13221
912Kimi AntonelliMercedes1:05.1781:05.0521:05.27617
1010Pierre GaslyAlpine1:05.0541:04.8461:05.64921
1114Fernando AlonsoAston Martin1:05.1971:05.12814
1223Alexander AlbonWilliams1:05.1431:05.20518
136Isack HadjarRacing Bulls1:05.0631:05.22612
1443Franco ColapintoAlpine1:05.2781:05.28815
1587Oliver BearmanHaas1:05.2181:05.31215
1618Lance StrollAston Martin1:05.3299
1731Esteban OconHaas1:05.3649
1822Yuki TsunodaRed Bull Racing1:05.3696
1955Carlos SainzWilliams1:05.58212
2027Nico HulkenbergKick Sauber1:05.6069

2025 Austrian Grand Prix Starting Grid

The Grand Prix starting grid, with or without penalties, after the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix Qualifying session.

POS.NO.DRIVERTEAM
14Lando NorrisMcLaren
216Charles LeclercFerrari
381Oscar PiastriMcLaren
444Lewis HamiltonFerrari
563George RussellMercedes
630Liam LawsonRacing Bulls
71Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
85Gabriel BortoletoKick Sauber
912Kimi AntonelliMercedes
1010Pierre GaslyAlpine
1114Fernando AlonsoAston Martin
1223Alexander AlbonWilliams
136Isack HadjarRacing Bulls
1443Franco ColapintoAlpine
1587Oliver BearmanHaas
1618Lance StrollAston Martin
1731Esteban OconHaas
1822Yuki TsunodaRed Bull Racing
1955Carlos SainzWilliams
2027Nico HulkenbergKick Sauber

What happened in the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix?

Lando Norris emerged victorious at the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix with a measured yet fiercely defended drive that saw him beat McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in a thrilling intra-team battle for the win, while title rival Max Verstappen suffered a costly first-lap DNF. The result not only gives Norris his third win of the season but also re-energises the 2025 F1 World Championship fight, with momentum now shifting back toward the Briton as the summer stretch of races intensified.

From lights out, Norris controlled the race from pole, but the pressure was relentless. Piastri, starting just behind, wasted no time in launching a series of aggressive attacks, even briefly edging ahead at one stage before Norris swiftly reclaimed the lead. A dramatic moment at Turn 4 saw Piastri lock up under braking and nearly collide with his teammate, prompting the Australian to extend his first stint in a bid to gain strategic advantage. Despite flashes of raw pace in the latter stages, Piastri couldn’t mount a final attack, and Norris held firm to take the chequered flag for the first time since Monaco.

With Verstappen eliminated almost immediately—taken out in a Lap 1 collision at Turn 3 with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli—the expected three-way fight at the front never materialised. Antonelli misjudged his braking point, ploughing into the back of the Red Bull and sending both cars into early retirement, a massive blow for the reigning champion on the team’s home soil.

Behind the McLaren 1–2 finish, Ferrari quietly maximised their day. Charles Leclerc climbed the podium with a solid third-place finish, while Lewis Hamilton brought his upgraded SF-25 home in fourth. Their performance was all the more notable given team boss Fred Vasseur’s absence due to personal matters. George Russell carried the flag alone for Mercedes after Antonelli’s crash, securing a respectable fifth place and continuing his steady points haul this season.

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Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson converted his sixth-place grid slot into an equal finishing position after a composed drive, while Fernando Alonso battled hard with Gabriel Bortoleto in one of the standout scraps of the race. The Kick Sauber rookie ultimately prevailed, scoring his maiden Formula 1 points with a gutsy P8 finish.

Nico Hulkenberg delivered a standout recovery performance from the back of the grid to secure P9, marking his third points finish in a row and ensuring a double-points result for Sauber. Esteban Ocon rounded out the top 10 for Haas, just ahead of teammate Ollie Bearman. Isack Hadjar took 12th in the remaining Racing Bulls car, with Pierre Gasly falling out of the points after suffering major balance issues in his Alpine.

Further back, Lance Stroll’s weekend fizzled out after promising early pace, leaving him in P14, followed by Franco Colapinto and Yuki Tsunoda. Colapinto picked up a five-second penalty after a late-race near-miss with Piastri while being lapped, though it didn’t affect his final position. Tsunoda, however, was penalised 10 seconds for spinning Colapinto earlier in the race—capping a frustrating weekend for Red Bull at their home circuit.

There was further heartbreak for Williams, as both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz failed to finish. Albon’s race ended prematurely, while Sainz never even started, stranded on the grid with a mechanical failure. In a race packed with tension, mistakes, and strategic nuance, it was Norris who stayed clean and composed to strike back at a crucial moment in the title race.

2025 Austrian Grand Prix race results

The 2025 Austrian Grand Prix Race was held on 29 June 2025 at 2:00 pm local time.

POS.NO.DRIVERTEAMLAPSTIME / RETIREDPTS.
14Lando NorrisMcLaren7001:23:4825
281Oscar PiastriMcLaren70+2.695s18
316Charles LeclercFerrari70+19.820s15
444Lewis HamiltonFerrari70+29.020s12
563George RussellMercedes70+62.396s10
630Liam LawsonRacing Bulls70+67.754s8
714Fernando AlonsoAston Martin69+1 lap6
85Gabriel BortoletoKick Sauber69+1 lap4
927Nico HulkenbergKick Sauber69+1 lap2
1031Esteban OconHaas69+1 lap1
1187Oliver BearmanHaas69+1 lap0
126Isack HadjarRacing Bulls69+1 lap0
1310Pierre GaslyAlpine69+1 lap0
1418Lance StrollAston Martin69+1 lap0
1543Franco ColapintoAlpine69+1 lap0
1622Yuki TsunodaRed Bull Racing68+2 laps0
NC23Alexander AlbonWilliams15DNF0
NC1Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing0DNF0
NC12Kimi AntonelliMercedes0DNF0
NC55Carlos SainzWilliams0DNS0
Note – Colapinto received a five-second time penalty for forcing another driver off track.

2025 Austrian Grand Prix Fastest Laps

POS.NO.DRIVERTEAMLAPTIME OF DAYTIMEAVG. SPEED
181Oscar PiastriMcLaren16:29:121:07.924229.279
24Lando NorrisMcLaren16:31:271:08.272228.111
344Lewis HamiltonFerrari16:22:411:08.628226.927
416Charles LeclercFerrari16:26:001:08.765226.475
518Lance StrollAston Martin16:26:051:09.214225.006
65Gabriel BortoletoKick Sauber16:31:201:09.247224.899
763George RussellMercedes16:16:011:09.372224.494
827Nico HulkenbergKick Sauber16:27:541:09.459224.212
931Esteban OconHaas16:25:371:09.550223.919
1043Franco ColapintoAlpine16:12:571:09.621223.691
1122Yuki TsunodaRed Bull Racing16:34:451:09.802223.111
1214Fernando AlonsoAston Martin16:06:371:09.935222.686
1387Oliver BearmanHaas16:10:251:09.960222.607
1430Liam LawsonRacing Bulls16:28:521:09.977222.553
1510Pierre GaslyAlpine16:15:101:10.151222.001
166Isack HadjarRacing Bulls16:07:501:10.204221.833
1723Alexander AlbonWilliams15:30:261:10.641220.461

2025 Post-Race F1 Championship Standings

Championship standings for Drivers’ and Teams after the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix.

2025 Post-Race F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings

PosDriverNationalityCarPTS
1Oscar PiastriAUSMcLaren216
2Lando NorrisGBRMcLaren201
3Max VerstappenNEDRed Bull Racing Honda RBPT155
4George RussellGBRMercedes146
5Charles LeclercMONFerrari119
6Lewis HamiltonGBRFerrari91
7Kimi AntonelliITAMercedes63
8Alexander AlbonTHAWilliams Mercedes42
9Esteban OconFRAHaas Ferrari23
10Nico HulkenbergGERKick Sauber Ferrari22
11Isack HadjarFRARacing Bulls Honda RBPT21
12Lance StrollCANAston Martin Mercedes14
13Fernando AlonsoESPAston Martin Mercedes14
14Carlos SainzESPWilliams Mercedes13
15Liam LawsonNZLRacing Bulls Honda RBPT12
16Pierre GaslyFRAAlpine Renualt11
17Yuki TsunodaJPNRed Bull Racing Honda RBPT10
18Oliver BearmanGBRHaas Ferrari6
19Gabriel BortoletoBRAKick Sauber Ferrari4
20Franco ColapintoARGAlpine Renualt0
21Jack DoohanAUSAlpine Renualt0

2025 Post-Race F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings

PosTeamPTS
1McLaren Mercedes417
2Ferrari210
3Mercedes209
4Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT162
5Williams Mercedes55
6Racing Bulls Honda RBPT36
7Haas Ferrari29
8Aston Martin Mercedes28
9Kick Sauber Ferrari26
10Alpine Renualt11

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Ben is a staff writer specialising in F1 from the 1990s to the modern era. Ben has been following Formula 1 since 1986 and is an avid researcher who loves understanding the technology that makes it one of the most exciting motorsport on the planet. He listens to podcasts about F1 on a daily basis, and enjoys reading books from the inspirational Adrian Newey to former F1 drivers.

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