Since 1970, the Austrian Grand Prix has had only one home: the Red Bull Ring, however, the track has undergone various name changes during that time – it was originally the Osterreichring, then it became the A1 Ring before adopting it’s latest moniker. It has been re-profiled on several occasions, but the race has always been staged at this racetrack in the heart of the Styrian mountains. There are a couple of unique features to the event. First, the track is situated at 700m, making it the first high-altitude challenge of the season; second, it is the shortest lap of the year in terms of time, with pole position expected to get close to 60s this year. Carlos Sainz: “We go to Austria...
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