F1 News Today: Mercedes' Verstappen pursuit takes new twist as F2 car FLIPS upside down in Austria race

George Russell has opened up on his contract talks with Mercedes, pushing the F1 team to put 'pen on paper' amid talks of a Max Verstappen swoop.

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F1 Qualifying Results: Hamilton beats Verstappen as British star claims Austrian GP pole

Lando Norris took a dominant pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix, setting the fastest time of every part of qualifying to roar back from his Canadian Grand Prix disaster.

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F2 star FLIPS upside down in terrifying multi-car crash at Austrian Grand Prix

Formula 2 star Sami Meguetounif's car flipped upside down after a multi-car collision during the opening stages of the sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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F1 Results: Verstappen makes error as rivals gain major Austrian GP advantage in FP3

McLaren look back to their dominant best at the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri setting the top two lap times in the final practice session of the weekend.

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Verstappen teases Vettel offer as Red Bull replacement talks confirmed

Defending F1 world champion Max Verstappen has opened up on the prospect of Red Bull legend Sebastian Vettel making a return to the team.

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FIA announce Lewis Hamilton punishment verdict at Austrian Grand Prix

The FIA have announced the punishment verdict for Ferrari F1 star Lewis Hamilton after an investigation was launched at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Italian F1 icon BACKS Britain in Max Verstappen row after 'whinging' champions claim

Six-time F1 race winner Riccardo Patrese has given his thoughts as to whether or not he believes Max Verstappen is given a bad rap by British media.

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Verstappen dealt absence blow at Austrian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen had been hoping for a boost from Red Bull's home crowd this weekend in Austria, but a recent report claims the champion will be suffering from a major team absence.

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Norris soaked by McLaren F1 boss in Austrian GP slip-up

McLaren F1 star Lando Norris suffered a soaking at the hands of team principal Andrea Stella after a hilarious interaction at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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