F1 Austrian GP Live Commentary and Updates - FP1 & Qualifying

Updates for Friday practice and qualifying at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring

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07:28:13 am

As expected the Verstappen fans are out in force. Lots of orange in the grandstands.

07:27:12 am

We have C5 , C4 and C3 compound tyres in use this weekend.

07:26:41 am

Remember, this weekend sees the return of F1's sprint race format. So we have FP1 today followed by qualifying later this afternoon at 4pm BST.

07:25:27 am

Drivers are climbing in their cars now, we are five minutes away from the start of FP1.

07:24:38 am

The clampdown on flexi floors has created headlines this morning. Red Bull's Max Verstappen has suggested that Mercedes are one of the worst offenders.

Full Story: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/verstappen-mercedes-floor-is-the-most-flexible-in-f1/10334616/

07:21:41 am

The picturesque Red Bull Ring is bathed in sunshine currently. Track temperature is 37.3C and the air temperature is 17.5C.

07:20:30 am

We are 10 minutes away from the start of Free Practice 1 at the Red Bull Ring.

07:17:36 am

Welcome to live updates from Friday at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix.

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Jul 8, 2022, 11:28 AM