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    2024 RACE REVIEW

    The Austrian Grand Prix is often one of the more exciting races of the season and so it proved to be today, although the final result was mixed for Scuderia Ferrari HP. On the one hand, one can celebrate a return to the podium, thanks to a third place for Carlos Sainz, who drove a very solid race, while on the other, there’s great disappointment for Charles Leclerc who tried to stage an almost impossible recovery following a collision at the start.
    Track Temperature48 °C
    Humidity32%
    Air Temperature30 °C
    Wind Speed5.0 km/h S
    • CARLOS SAINZ
    • Race Result3
    • Fastest Lap1:09.282
    • Pit Stop21.226 s
    • Race Time1:24:27.331
    • Gap from leader+ 4.533 s
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    top speed
    avg speed
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    • CHARLES LECLERC
    • Race Result11
    • Fastest Lap1:09.584
    • Pit Stop20.903 s
    • Race Time1:25:29.854
    • Gap from leader+ 1:07.056 s
    avg speed
    top speed
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    Tyres
    Carlos Sainz
    N. Pit Stop2
    Total laps71
    pit
    10
    20
    30
    40
    50
    60
    70
    Race laps
    22
    47
    71
    Percentage set used
    Medium
    65 %
    Hard
    35 %
    Charles Leclerc
    N. Pit Stop4
    Total laps71
    pit
    10
    20
    30
    40
    50
    60
    70
    Race laps
    1
    16
    33
    51
    71
    Percentage set used
    Medium
    78 %
    Hard
    21 %
    “
    Today’s race gives us mixed feelings as it’s positive to be back on the podium with Carlos, who drove a solid race and brought home good points for the championship, but we didn’t score with Charles,
    who was involved in a racing incident at the start. So, all in all not a bad weekend even if there’s a bit of frustration as we probably could have done a better job especially at the beginning of it. We made a good step forward from Friday morning onwards but it’s not enough and we must continue to push as we need to have two cars fighting for maximum points at every race. Once again we need to work to improve our qualifying pace as starting nearer the front in such a tight field means having a better chance of finishing at the front, picking up opportunities and stay away from troubles. One final word on this weekend, to see such a close fight for the lead, with drivers really pushing one another, eventually ending with an unexpected winner, while there were other equally exciting battles lower down the field, is definitely very good for the popularity of this sport.
    Frédéric Vasseur
    “
    This P3 is a positive result and it's a good reward for us after what was a difficult start to the weekend.
    Yesterday we worked hard to try to improve the car after the Sprint and we had a better qualifying. Today it was an eventful race and our pace wasn't bad, fighting with the Mercedes for a place on the podium. Unfortunately, after the crash at the front I couldn’t do much to keep the other McLaren behind as they’ve been very fast here in Austria. All in all, a podium is a good result and now we need to focus on ourselves to be able to fight at the front, which is where we want to be. All eyes on Silverstone.
    Carlos Sainz
    #Carlos55
    “
    Unfortunately, this was a weekend to forget as nothing went as it should.
    The collision on the opening lap obviously completely ruined my race. We were hoping for a Safety Car but it didn’t come and I lost time behind Lando (Norris) when I had fresh tyres and could have pushed more. The end result was that we couldn’t even score a point. Apart from Carlos’ podium which brings us a good points haul in the Constructors’, the only other positive aspect of the weekend is that we were able to try various set-up configurations, producing plenty of data for the team, which will be very important for the upcoming races. Tomorrow, we will immediately start working hard with the aim of putting this race behind us, right from next weekend at Silverstone.
    Charles Leclerc
    #Charles16
    CARLOS SAINZ QUALIFYING SESSIONS
    Q1 - SOFT TIRE
    1:05.263
    Q2 - SOFT TIRE
    1:05.016
    Q3 - SOFT TIRE
    1:04.851
    POSITION
    4
    GAP FROM LEADER
    + 0.537
    CHARLES LECLERC QUALIFYING SESSIONS
    Q1 - SOFT TIRE
    1:05.509
    Q2 - SOFT TIRE
    1:05.104
    Q3 - SOFT TIRE
    1:05.044
    POSITION
    6
    GAP FROM LEADER
    + 0.730
    “
    It was a more positive day than yesterday:
    we have gained more speed and made some changes that have definitely helped us overall. We are still struggling in fast corners but we are working very hard with the team to understand how to address it. We are where I imagined we could be, but I feel that we are improving and we were very close to P3. The goal for tomorrow is clearly the podium: we know it will be difficult, but we will give it our all, as we always do.
    Carlos Sainz
    #Carlos55
    “
    Today did not go particularly well.
    Our performance in the Sprint race this morning wasn’t great, after which we worked on changing the car set-up looking for those few precious tenths we were lacking both for qualifying and for the race tomorrow. I think that work paid off and we can move up the order tomorrow. In Q3, after an encouraging first run on used tyres, I had a good feeling and tried to push as hard as possible. Unfortunately I made a few mistakes in turns 4 and 6 and so I have to start from sixth. But there were some good points today and I believe we can aim for the podium. It seems we are working in the right direction and I hope we can do something good in the race.
    Charles Leclerc
    #Charles16
    Carlos Sainz Sprint Session
    POSITION
    5
    GAP FROM LEADER
    + 9.989s
    FASTEST LAP
    1:09.121
    Charles Leclerc Sprint Session
    POSITION
    7
    GAP FROM LEADER
    + 13.424s
    FASTEST LAP
    1:09.352
    Carlos Sainz Sprint Quali
    Q1 - SOFT TIRE
    1:05.781
    Q2 - SOFT TIRE
    1:05.435
    Q3 - SOFT TIRE
    1:05.126
    POSITION
    5
    Charles Leclerc Sprint Quali
    Q1 - SOFT TIRE
    1:06.149
    Q2 - SOFT TIRE
    1:05.526
    Q3 - SOFT TIRE
    DNF
    POSITION
    10
    “
    Not the best afternoon.
    In terms of feeling, SQ1 and SQ2 was quite decent on the Medium compound. Then with the soft tyres in SQ3 I think we saw our weaknesses a bit and so we finished P5. However, we still have time to adjust a couple of things here and there for tomorrow and hopefully we can have a better qualifying for the Grand Prix. Regarding the Sprint Race, we'll try to score as many points as possible and I'm confident we can do a good job there.
    Carlos Sainz
    #Carlos55
    “
    That wasn’t the best start to the weekend.
    We struggled to match the pace of the quickest in the first two parts of Sprint Qualifying and then, when it was time for the one flying lap in SQ3, the engine’s anti-stall kicked in while I was in pit lane. This cost me precious seconds and meant I was unable to set a time. Obviously, I’m not happy but there’s still a long way to go this weekend. We will try and gain some places in tomorrow’s Sprint Race and then start over from zero as we prepare for qualifying for the Grand Prix.
    Charles Leclerc
    #Charles16
    Charles Leclerc Practice sessions
    FP1 - POSITION: 3
    1:06.055
    Carlos Sainz Practice sessions
    FP1 - POSITION: 4
    1:06.128
    Sectors
    Turns
    Max Speed
    DRS
    • LocationSpielberg
    • First GP1970
    • Circuit length4.318 km
    • Race Distance306.452 km
    • Laps71
    • Lap Record1:05.619Carlos Sainz (2020)
    Spielberg Circuit

    The track has risen from the ashes of the old Osterreichring, but drastically shortened and modified. The steep climb to the first corner is not as long as it used to be. Then, after it peels off to the right comes a straight that joins the old track with an abrupt hairpin with a steep climb. Other major changes were made to the two left handers which lead to the Texaco Schikane. The final corner, a double apex, is now a dogleg, to allow for a decent run-off area on the outside. It’s a very short track, just 4.318 kilometres in length and requires plenty of power and traction. Ferrari has won five times in Austria: Lorenzo Bandini won on the L-shaped Zeltweg circuit in 1964, Jacky Ickx did it at the old Osterreichring, while the first to win on the new track was Eddie Irvine in 1999. Michael Schumacher was victorious in 2002 and 2003.

    Turn 2

    This corner is particularly demanding with an uphill braking point. It was here in 1999 that team-mates Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard collided, leaving the way clear for Eddie Irvine to win for Ferrari.

    Pit lane (or finish line)

    In 2003, victory came courtesy of Michael Schumacher and the pit crew displaying nerves of steel. At the pit stop, the Ferrari caught fire, but the German sat impassive in the cockpit while the mechanics put out the flames. Michael rejoined third and went on to win.

    • 5
      RACE WINS
    • 8
      POLE POSITIONS
    • 5
      FASTEST LAPS
    • 28
      PODIUMS
    yeardrivermodel
    1964
    Bandini
    158
    1970
    Ickx
    Ickxx
    1999
    Irvine
    F399
    2002
    Schumacher
    F2002
    2003
    Schumacher
    F2003 - GA