The 2023 Austrian Grand Prix (officially the Formula 1 Grosser Preis Von Österreich 2023) was the tenth round of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, held at the Red Bull Ring on the weekend of June 30 to July 2 2023.
Background[]
Sprint events[]
The sprint format had ran at six Grands Prix starting this season, compared to three in 2021 and 2022.[1] It had took place at the Azerbaijan, Austrian, Belgian, Qatar, United States and São Paulo Grands Prix.[2]
To accommodate the sprint events, a fresh weekend format was introduced, departing from the one used in 2021 and 2022. The revamped schedule kicks off with a single practice session on Friday, followed by the all-important qualifying session to determine the starting grid for Sunday's Grand Prix. On Saturday, a thrilling new qualifying session, Sprint Shootout, replaces the former second practice session. This session is solely responsible for establishing the grid positions for the Sprint.
The Grand Prix itself still takes place on Sunday, but the build-up and anticipation were heightened by the intense Sprint Shootout on Saturday.
In contrast to the traditional qualifying, the Sprint Shootout qualifying features shorter durations for each phase. Q1 lasts for 12 minutes, Q2 for 10 minutes, and Q3 for a nail-biting 8 minutes. Additionally, a fresh set of tires was mandatory for each phase of the Sprint Shootout. Teams must use medium tires for Q1 and Q2, while the high-performance soft tires are reserved for Q3, adding a strategic twist to the proceedings.[3]
Ahead of the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix, the FIA modified the rules for tire usage during the Sprint Shootout. Race Director, Niels Wittich, announced the revised rule for Article 30.5 h) iv), to:
“In the period SQ3 of the sprint shootout, up to one set of dry-weather tyres may be used, and this must only be a set of the soft specification.”
Ultimately, this allowed teams to use a used set of tires in Sprint Shootout.[4]
Weekend format[]
As the season progresses, motorsport enthusiasts are in for a treat with the second race featuring an innovative addition to the schedule - the exhilarating sprint race. The new format promises to bring a fresh dose of excitement to the Grand Prix weekend.
The action-packed weekend will commence with a single practice session on Friday, allowing drivers to fine-tune their strategies and get a feel for the circuit. However, the real battleground will be the qualifying session, determining the starting grid for the prestigious Sunday's Grand Prix.
Saturday's schedule sees a notable change, as the traditional second practice session makes way for the highly anticipated "Sprint Shootout" qualifying. This gripping session will play a pivotal role in deciding the grid for the sprint race, elevating the stakes for all participants.
To the delight of fans, Sunday's Grand Prix will showcase the thrilling outcome of the sprint shootout. With its condensed format, drivers will face intense challenges in the quest for optimal starting positions.
The sprint shootout qualifying will feature three stages, each with progressively shorter durations. Q1 will test drivers' mettle for 12 minutes, followed by Q2 with a 10-minute battle, and culminating in the heart-pounding Q3 with just 8 minutes on the clock.
Adding another layer of intrigue, the new regulations stipulate that fresh tires are mandatory for each phase of the sprint shootout. Medium tires will be utilized in Q1 and Q2, offering a strategic puzzle for teams to solve. In contrast, the high-performance soft tires will be reserved for the adrenaline-filled Q3, presenting a tantalizing challenge for drivers to master.
Excitement is building among fans and drivers alike, as they eagerly await the action-packed weekend. The innovative sprint race format promises to test the skill, determination, and adaptability of the competitors, making it an unmissable event in the racing calendar.
As Sunday's Grand Prix approaches, anticipation soars, and all eyes are on the outcome of the sprint shootout, which will undoubtedly set the stage for a thrilling and unforgettable motorsport spectacle.[5]
Entry List[]
The full entry list for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix is outlined below:
Free Practice[]
Report[]
Practice Results[]
The full results of the only practice session for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix are outlined below:
| No. | Driver | Team | Time | Pos | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Max Verstappen
|
 Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT
|
1:05.742 | 1 | |||||
| 2 |  Logan Sargeant
|
 Williams-Mercedes
|
1:07.018 | 17 | |||||
| 4 | Lando Norris
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McLaren-Mercedes
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1:07.368 | 20 | |||||
| 10 |  Pierre Gasly
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Alpine-Renault
|
1:07.287 | 19 | |||||
| 11 |  Sergio Pérez
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Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT
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1:06.262 | 5 | |||||
| 14 |  Fernando Alonso
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Aston Martin-Mercedes
|
1:06.656 | 8 | |||||
| 16 |  Charles Leclerc
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 Ferrari
|
1:06.012 | 3 | |||||
| 18 |  Lance Stroll
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Aston Martin-Mercedes
|
1:06.340 | 6 | |||||
| 20 |  Kevin Magnussen
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Haas-Ferrari
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1:06.497 | 7 | |||||
| 21 | Nyck de Vries
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AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT
|
1:07.017 | 16 | |||||
| 22 |  Yuki Tsunoda
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AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT
|
1:06.985 | 15 | |||||
| 23 |  Alexander Albon
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Williams-Mercedes
|
1:06.794 | 11 | |||||
| 24 |  Guanyu Zhou
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 Alfa Romeo-Ferrari
|
1:06.780 | 10 | |||||
| 27 |  Nico Hülkenberg
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Haas-Ferrari
|
1:06.846 | 13 | |||||
| 31 | Esteban Ocon
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Alpine-Renault
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1:07.202 | 18 | |||||
| 44 | Lewis Hamilton
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Mercedes
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1:06.251 | 4 | |||||
| 55 | Carlos Sainz, Jr.
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Ferrari
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1:05.983 | 2 | |||||
| 63 | George Russell
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Mercedes
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1:06.696 | 9 | |||||
| 77 |  Valtteri Bottas
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Alfa Romeo-Ferrari
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1:06.847 | 14 | |||||
| 81 |  Oscar Piastri
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McLaren-Mercedes
|
1:06.809 | 12 | |||||
| Source: [7] | |||||||||
Qualifying[]
Q1[]
Q2[]
Q3[]
Qualifying Results[]
The full qualifying results for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix are outlined below:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Grid | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Time | Time | ||||||||
| 1 | 1 | Max Verstappen
|
Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT
|
1:05.116 | 1:04.951 | 1:04.391 | 1 | |||
| 2 | 16 | Charles Leclerc
|
Ferrari
|
1:05.577 | 1:05.087 | 1:04.439 | 2 | |||
| 3 | 55 | Carlos Sainz
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Ferrari
|
1:05.339 | 1:04.975 | 1:04.581 | 3 | |||
| 4 | 4 | Lando Norris
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McLaren-Mercedes
|
1:05.617 | 1:05.038 | 1:04.658 | 4 | |||
| 5 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton
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Mercedes
|
1:05.673 | 1:05.188 | 1:04.819 | 5 | |||
| 6 | 18 | Lance Stroll
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Aston Martin-Mercedes
|
1:05.710 | 1:05.121 | 1:04.893 | 6 | |||
| 7 | 14 | Fernando Alonso
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Aston Martin-Mercedes
|
1:05.655 | 1:05.181 | 1:04.911 | 7 | |||
| 8 | 27 | Nico Hülkenberg
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Haas-Ferrari
|
1:05.740 | 1:05.362 | 1:05.090 | 8 | |||
| 9 | 10 | Pierre Gasly
|
Alpine-Renault
|
1:05.515 | 1:05.308 | 1:05.170 | 9 | |||
| 10 | 23 | Alexander Albon
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Williams-Mercedes
|
1:05.673 | 1:05.387 | 1:05.823 | 10 | |||
| 11 | 63 | George Russell
|
Mercedes
|
1:05.686 | 1:05.428 | N/A | 11 | |||
| 12 | 31 | Esteban Ocon
|
Alpine-Renault
|
1:05.729 | 1:05.453 | N/A | 12 | |||
| 13 | 81 | Oscar Piastri
|
McLaren-Mercedes
|
1:05.683 | 1:05.605 | N/A | 13 | |||
| 14 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas
|
Alfa Romeo-Ferrari
|
1:05.763 | 1:05.680 | N/A | 14 | |||
| 15 | 11 | Sergio Pérez
|
Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT
|
1:05.177 | 2:06.688 | N/A | 15 | |||
| 16 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda
|
AlphaTauri-RBPT
|
1:05.784 | N/A | N/A | 16 | |||
| 17 | 24 | Guanyu Zhou
|
Alfa Romeo-Ferrari
|
1:05.818 | N/A | N/A | 17 | |||
| 18 | 2 | Logan Sargeant
|
Williams-Mercedes
|
1:05.948 | N/A | N/A | 18 | |||
| 19 | 20 | Kevin Magnussen
|
Haas-Ferrari
|
1:05.971 | N/A | N/A | PL[8] | |||
| 20 | 21 | Nyck de Vries
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AlphaTauri-RBPT
|
1:05.974 | N/A | N/A | PL[9] | |||
| 107% Time: 1:09.674 | ||||||||||
| Source:[10] | ||||||||||
- Bold indicates the fastest driver's time in each session.
Grid Penalties[]
- Kevin Magnussen was required to start from the pit lane as he changed the suspension setup during Parc Fermé[8]
- Nyck de Vries was required to start the race from the pit lane as he used his third Energy Store and Control Electronics during Parc Fermé[9]
Race Grid[]
| Pos. | Pos. | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Driver | |
| ______________ | ||
| Row 1 | 1 | ______________ |
| 1. Verstappen
|
2 | |
| ______________ | 16. Leclerc
| |
| Row 2 | 3 | ______________ |
| 55. Sainz
|
4 | |
| ______________ | 4. Norris
| |
| Row 3 | 5 | ______________ |
| 44. Hamilton
|
6 | |
| ______________ | 18. Stroll
| |
| Row 4 | 7 | ______________ |
| 14. Alonso
|
8 | |
| ______________ | 27. Hülkenberg
| |
| Row 5 | 9 | ______________ |
| 10. Gasly
|
10 | |
| ______________ | 23. Albon
| |
| Row 6 | 11 | ______________ |
| 63. Russell
|
12 | |
| ______________ | 31. Ocon
| |
| Row 7 | 13 | ______________ |
| 81. Piastri
|
14 | |
| ______________ | 77. Bottas
| |
| Row 8 | 15 | ______________ |
| 11. Pérez
|
16 | |
| ______________ | 22. Tsunoda
| |
| Row 9 | 17 | ______________ |
| 24. Zhou
|
18 | |
| ______________ | 2. Sargeant
| |
| Row 10 | 19 | ______________ |
| 20. Magnussen |
20 | |
| ______________ | 21. de Vries |
Sprint Shootout[]
SQ1[]
SQ2[]
SQ3[]
Sprint Shootout Results[]
The full Sprint Shootout results for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix are outlined below:
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | SQ1 | SQ2 | SQ3 | Sprint Grid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Time | Time | |||||
| 1 | 1 | Max Verstappen
|
Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT
|
1:06.236 | 1:05.371 | 1:04.440 | 1 |
| 2 | 11 | Sergio Pérez
|
Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT
|
1:06.924 | 1:05.836 | 1:04.933 | 2 |
| 3 | 4 | Lando Norris
|
McLaren-Mercedes
|
1:06.723 | 1:05.699 | 1:05.010 | 3 |
| 4 | 27 | Nico Hülkenberg
|
Haas-Ferrari
|
1:06.548 | 1:06.091 | 1:05.084 | 4 |
| 5 | 55 | Carlos Sainz
|
Ferrari
|
1:06.187 | 1:05.434 | 1:05.136 | 5 |
| 6 | 16 | Charles Leclerc
|
Ferrari
|
1:07.061 | 1:05.673 | 1:05.245 | 9[11] |
| 7 | 14 | Fernando Alonso
|
Aston Martin-Mercedes
|
1:06.611 | 1:05.759 | 1:05.258 | 6 |
| 8 | 18 | Lance Stroll
|
Aston Martin-Mercedes
|
1:06.569 | 1:05.914 | 1:05.347 | 7 |
| 9 | 31 | Esteban Ocon
|
Alpine-Renault
|
1:06.840 | 1:05.604 | 1:05.366 | 8 |
| 10 | 20 | Kevin Magnussen
|
Haas-Ferrari
|
1:06.629 | 1:05.730 | 1:05.912 | 10 |
| 11 | 23 | Alexander Albon
|
Williams-Mercedes
|
1:06.892 | 1:06.152 | N/A | 11 |
| 12 | 10 | Pierre Gasly
|
Alpine-Renault
|
1:06.873 | 1:06.360 | N/A | 12 |
| 13 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda
|
AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT
|
1:06.896 | 1:06.369 | N/A | 13 |
| 14 | 21 | Nyck de Vries
|
AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT
|
1:06.704 | 1:06.593 | N/A | 14 |
| 15 | 63 | George Russell
|
Mercedes
|
1:06.653 | No Time | N/A | 15 |
| 16 | 24 | Guanyu Zhou
|
Alfa Romeo-Ferrari
|
1:07.062 | N/A | N/A | 16 |
| 17 | 81 | Oscar Piastri
|
McLaren-Mercedes
|
1:07.106 | N/A | N/A | 17 |
| 18 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton
|
Mercedes
|
1:07.282 | N/A | N/A | 18 |
| 19 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas
|
Alfa Romeo-Ferrari
|
1:07.291 | N/A | N/A | 19 |
| 20 | 2 | Logan Sargeant
|
Williams-Mercedes
|
1:07.426 | N/A | N/A | 20 |
| Source:[12] | |||||||
- Bold indicates the fastest driver's time in each session.
Grid Penalty[]
- Charles Leclerc received a 3-place grid penalty as he impeded Oscar Piastri during SQ1[11]
Sprint Grid[]
| Pos. | Pos. | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Driver | |
| ______________ | ||
| Row 1 | 1 | ______________ |
| 1. Verstappen
|
2 | |
| ______________ | 11. Pérez
| |
| Row 2 | 3 | ______________ |
| 4. Norris
|
4 | |
| ______________ | 27. Hülkenberg
| |
| Row 3 | 5 | ______________ |
| 55. Sainz
|
6 | |
| ______________ | 14. Alonso
| |
| Row 4 | 7 | ______________ |
| 18. Stroll
|
8 | |
| ______________ | 31. Ocon
| |
| Row 5 | 9 | ______________ |
| 16. Leclerc
|
10 | |
| ______________ | 20. Magnussen
| |
| Row 6 | 11 | ______________ |
| 23. Albon
|
12 | |
| ______________ | 10. Gasly
| |
| Row 7 | 13 | ______________ |
| 22. Tsunoda
|
14 | |
| ______________ | 21. de Vries
| |
| Row 8 | 15 | ______________ |
| 63. Russell
|
16 | |
| ______________ | 24. Zhou
| |
| Row 9 | 17 | ______________ |
| 81. Piastri
|
18 | |
| ______________ | 44. Hamilton
| |
| Row 10 | 19 | ______________ |
| 77. Bottas
|
20 | |
| ______________ | 2. Sargeant
|
Sprint Race[]
Report[]
Sprint Results[]
The full Sprint results for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix are outlined below:
Race[]
Report[]
Results[]
The full results for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix are outlined below:
Post-Race Time Penalty[]
- Logan Sargeant received a 5-second time penalty as he left the track without a justifiable reason for multiple times.[15]
- Kevin Magnussen received a 5-second time penalty as he left the track without a justifiable reason for multiple times.[16]
- Nyck de Vries received a 5-second time penalty as he forced Kevin Magnussen going off-track[17]
- Yuki Tsunoda received a 5-second time penalty as he forced Kevin Magnussen going off-track[18]
- The following time penalties were given do different drivers as Aston Martin appealed the race results, penalties are as below:
| Car No. | Driver | Time penalty given |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Logan Sargeant
|
10 second |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly
|
10 seconds |
| 21 | Nyck de Vries
|
15 seconds |
| 22 | Yuki Tsunoda
|
5 seconds |
| 23 | Alexander Albon
|
10 seconds |
| 31 | Esteban Ocon
|
30 seconds* |
| 44 | Lewis Hamilton
|
10 seconds |
| 55 | Carlos Sainz
|
10 seconds |
| * represents that the driver received multiple time penalty, the time given above is just an addition of total time penalties given to a single driver, please refer to Stewards’ document Number 75 for more information | ||
| Source: [19] | ||
Milestones[]
Standings[]
Only point-scoring drivers are shown. |
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References[]
Images and Videos:
References:
- ↑ "Formula 1 calendar to feature six Sprint events from 2023 onwards". 27 September 2022. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-formula-1-calendar-to-feature-six-sprint-events-from-2023-onwards.6JpUPQeXnDnmYEzvlcySXk.html. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
- ↑ "Formula 1 announces venues for six F1 Sprint events across 2023 season" (in en). 7 December 2022. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-formula-1-announces-venues-for-six-f1-sprint-events-across-2023.4tvAAXFGdkoHKE8Onjh8Ya.html. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ↑ "Explained: Everything you need to know about the 2023 F1 Sprint format". 25 April 2023. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.explained-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2023-f1-sprint-format.583WHWKbWVVBemPKi6pJxH.html. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ↑ "FIA tweaks F1 sprint qualifying tyre rules to avoid inters farce". 29 June 2023. https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-tweaks-f1-sprint-qualifying-tyres-rules-to-avoid-inters-farce/10488948/. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ↑ "Explained: Everything you need to know about the 2023 F1 Sprint format". 25 April 2023. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.explained-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2023-f1-sprint-format.583WHWKbWVVBemPKi6pJxH.html. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ↑ 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Entry List (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - FP1 Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Infringement - Car 20 - Changes made during Parc Ferme (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 - Infringement - Car 21 - Changes made during Parc Ferme (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Final Qualifying Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Infringement -Car 16 - Impeding Car 81 (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Final Sprint Shootout Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Final Sprint Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ Austrian Grand Prix - Infringement - Car 2 - Leaving the track multiple times (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ Austrian Grand Prix - Infringement - Car 20 - Leaving the track multiple times (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Infringement - Car 21 - Forcing another driver off the track (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Infringement - Car 22 - Forcing another driver off the track (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
- ↑ 2023 Austrian Grand Prix - Infringement - Leaving the track multiple times (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
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