Best friends outside of F1, but on track all bets are off as Lando Norris and Max Verstappen come to blows during the Austrian Grand Prix causing a double puncture where Lando Norris retires and Max Verstappen drops back to 6th somehow still ahead of Sergio Perez. George Russell picks up the pieces for Mercedes first win of the season.
Race Progression
George Russell picks up the pieces for a win after Lando Norris and Max Verstappen make contact causing both to have punctures. Somehow Sergio Perez is still behind after Max’s pits for the puncture. Nico Hulkenberg pulls off a master class defending against Sergio Perez to secure 6th for Haas which is basically a win for them and shambolic for Checo.
F1 Championship Standings
With the raw pace of the Mercedes, can they make a comeback in the F1 Constructors Championship to take 3rd against a struggling Ferrari. Max Verstappen’s lead in the drivers championship seems to insurmountable for Lando Norris with his inability to bag wins and Max’s current form. Haas makes a big jump after having their strongest weekend.






















































