The race weekend delivered high drama at the Austrian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Red Bull Ring. Things kicked off chaotically even before lights out, with Carlos Sainz forced to retire due to a technical issue on the formation lap. The chaos didn’t stop there: Alex Albon’s Williams suffered an early engine failure, and on the opening lap, rookie Kimi Antonelli collided with Max Verstappen, resulting in a double DNF that stunned the Red Bull fans at their home race.

But it wasn’t all doom and gloom. Lando Norris bounced back in style after a disappointing DNF in Canada, where an on-track clash with teammate Oscar Piastri ended his race early. This time, Norris dominated, securing pole position and taking home a much-needed win.

Kick Sauber continued to impress, with both Nico Hülkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto finishing in the points, Bortoleto’s first points finish in Formula 1, marking a significant milestone in his debut season.

In this episode, we break down all the key moments from the race and also dive into the off-track tension: could Verstappen be eyeing an exit from Red Bull? Rumours swirl around a potential move to Mercedes, which could spell trouble for George Russell, whose contract remains unrenewed.

Tune in for all the on-track action and off-track drama, and don’t forget to subscribe! We’ll be back next week with full coverage of the much-anticipated British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

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