After the week's break, the Formula 1 back on track with a great tour de force called “July”. Over five weeks – obviously counting next weekend – we will take to the track on four occasions. It will therefore be essential for each team to try to make as few mistakes as possible during the weekend. The first stage is the Austrian GP, home of the team that is literally dominating the season at the moment.
Red Bull: the hosts
For the weekend at home, There are no big changes planned at Red Bull. The Milton Keynes stables, after all, it doesn't even have the urgency. Verstappen he is currently the strongest driver on the grid by gap, with the car - obviously still by gap - stronger than the others. But be careful with Sergio Perez: if on the one hand Verstappen continues to win, on the other there is a Mexican who comes after Miami – in which Verstappen snatched the victory from him with a great comeback – he no longer got on well with the RB19. For his part redemption is awaited, also because there is a certain Fernando in the drivers' standings Alonso which is getting closer and closer.
Ferrari, you are now under observation
The greatest attention is undoubtedly dedicated to Ferrari. The performance in Canada - in which Leclerc took fourth place ahead of Sainz in fifth - finally brought some small smiles back to Maranello. The SF-23 on the Montreal track He had a good race pace, but we must not forget that the characteristics of the track were inclined towards the red car. For this, Austria will be a very important test for Ferrari that, as announced in recent days by Frederic Vasseur, will bring some very important news. Based on what filters, it should be mounted on the SF-23 a new fund – which will be tested on the filming day on Tuesday 27th in Fiorano.
Sprint is back!
Finally, there is another big news: during the Austrian weekend Sprint is officially back. Friday will therefore be characterized by the first e only free practice session, accompanied by qualification - which will decide the starting grid for Sunday's race. On Saturday morning there will be room for the Shootout qualification to discover the starting grid of the Sprint, scheduled for Saturday afternoon. The Sunday program remains unchanged, with the race which will start at 15.00.
Austrian GP, all on Sky
It will obviously be possible to follow and not miss a minute of the show on the track live and exclusively on Sky Sport F1, streaming on NOW and deferred on TV8. Make yourselves comfortable, the Austrian GP has so much to tell us.
Austrian GP, times
Friday 30 June
13.30 Free Practice 1
17.00 pm Qualifications
Saturday 1th July
12.00 Sprint Shootout (delayed on TV8 at 17 pm)
16.30pm Sprint (delayed on TV8 at 19pm)
Sunday July 2th
15.00pm Race (delayed on TV8 at 19pm)
