Poll: Official 2024 Austrian Grand Prix Race Thread - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg - Race 11/24

[chrismscotland]

Spielberg's Racing Extravaganza
When did Spielberg become the speedster's paradise? Well, the original Osterreichring, a beast of a track, was born in 1969, replacing the Zeltweg airfield circuit. Fast forward to the winter of 1995-6, and Hermann Tilke, the racetrack wizard, waved his magic wand to transform the Osterreichring into what we now know as the Red Bull Ring—a shorter, snazzier version of its former self.

First Grand Prix shenanigans? The A1-Ring threw open its gates in 1996, and Formula 1 cars graced its asphalt a year later. Jacques Villeneuve snagged the win, but the real showstopper was Jean Alesi's acrobatic act when his Benetton decided to piggyback Eddie Irvine's Ferrari. Meanwhile, Gerhard Berger picked his home race to wave goodbye to his F1 career.

What's the track vibe? The Red Bull Ring may be small, but oh boy, does it have spirit! The first act is all about power, with cars zooming along straights and muscling up right-handers. Then, hold onto your hats, because it's a downhill thrill ride, with cars zipping through quick turns, including the heart-racing Rindt corner, tipping the hat to Austria's F1 hero.

Why should you go? Imagine a racetrack nestled like a gem in the Styrian mountains—that's the Red Bull Ring for you. It's a slice of Grand Prix heaven, and when you're done with the high-octane action, why not trot over to Graz and explore the Arnold Schwarzenegger museum? Yes, you heard that right.

Best seat in the house? Plant yourself in the 'Nord' grandstand, the prime spot where the old Bosch Kurve used to thrill fans. It's like having a bird's-eye view of a mechanical ballet, with the track unfolding below in a symphony of speed and skill.

Austrian Grand Prix - Schedule Information & TV Broadcast Times​

Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times​

Friday 28th June - Austrian GP Sprint Qualifying Highlights - 20:00
Saturday 29th June - Austrian GP Sprint Race & Qualifying Highlights - 18:30
Sunday 30th June - Austrian GP Race Highlights - 18:30

Weekend Weather Forecast (as at 27/06/2024)​

Track Diagram & Information​

Previous Race Highlights​

• Austrian Grand Prix - 2023 - Highlights
• Austrian Grand Prix - 2022 - Highlights
• Austrian Grand Prix - 2021 - Highlights

Championship Standings​

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[MissChief]

Thanks Chris.

Looks like rain for qualifying and the race. Yippee!

 

[Feek]

Thanks Chris. Real highlights for anyone who missed it last year.

 

[cuke2u]

Track changes https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...ok-to-avoid-last-years.2ubjMYkbT3HHpwuEJ7PoHw

 

[Armageus]

Track changes https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...ok-to-avoid-last-years.2ubjMYkbT3HHpwuEJ7PoHw

Some better pictures in the article here

Gravel traps plus thinner kerbs spell an end to F1's tedious track limits rows

The final pair of corners at the Red Bull Ring have received a spate of changes to help try and resolve track limits problems.

www.racefans.net

Looks like positive changes

 

[Sparky]

Do like this one, "home GP" and the weather can throw up all sorts

 

[Mr Jack]

Thanks for the thread @chrismscotland! I think there's a problem with the session times, though, the F1 and F2 practice sessions are overlapping?

 

[Stu999]

Some better pictures in the article here

Gravel traps plus thinner kerbs spell an end to F1's tedious track limits rows

The final pair of corners at the Red Bull Ring have received a spate of changes to help try and resolve track limits problems.

www.racefans.net

Looks like positive changes

Those blue serrated kerbs look pretty harsh too, I'm sure they'll even want to stay off those.

 

[chrismscotland]

Thanks for the thread @chrismscotland! I think there's a problem with the session times, though, the F1 and F2 practice sessions are overlapping?

Sorry just having a look!

 

[chrismscotland]

Times updated; sorry - the FIA website lists the F1 session times in your "Local Time" which means I can just take the UK times off.

The F2/F3 sessions are listed in track time and because I was in Germany at the time I miscalculated the time offset!! Should all be ok now!

 

[GravyMonster]

Just been watching the GT4 qualifying for the Spa24 - why can't F1 have a timing tower like this, which shows all the sectors for each driver? It makes it so much easier to follow the session, understand who is where in the track, and who's going quick, regardless of what's on screen.

Also is it just me that hates that they show the useless 'outlap' text that completely covers the driver's laptime/gap? And also the split of laptime delta for those in the drop zone? It makes it so much more needlessly complicated and makes it actively more difficult to follow.

 

[Mr Jack]

Sprint quali about to start. Max to take pole, I think.

 

[Stu999]

Let’s goooo!

 

[Stumble Bum]

Feels weird to have F1 at 3:30pm on a weekday.

 

[Stu999]

Feels weird to have F1 at 3:30pm on a weekday.

Friday is the weekend.

Perez half a second off Max on the first run.

 

[Stu999]

The gravel worked well there for Yuki.

 

[Stu999]

Looks like both Alpines into Q3.

 

[booyaka]

unless the rain appears for race etc - this can be another snoozefest of a GP.... Track is too short for modern f1

 

[Feek]

Track is too short for modern f1

The Sakhir Grand Prix track is 2.2 miles, shorter than Austria and it was a good race in 2020. I wish they'd use it more often.

 

[Psymonkee]

This stalling until the last possible second stuff is getting ridiculous. I reckon they need to do something about entering the live lane = you have to go :/