It was an Austrian GP that not many had expected. Turn 1 was full of action with the top 5 interchanging places, but with Hamilton leading the pack and Bottas going strong behind him, it felt like it was going to be a long day at the office for both Ferrari and Red Bull.
However, the topsy-turvy race provided us with a lot of entertainment, as Mercedes’ error in judgement meant that Hamilton was kept on track during VSC and the one’s behind him managed to get ahead as they had pitted during the VSC.
Bottas’ retirement due to a gearbox issue had already created a lot of pressure in that Mercedes camp, and when Hamilton too pulled up due to a loss of power, the Mercedes camp was visibly distraught with what had transpired in Austria.
But Verstappen was the happiest of the lot, as he managed to win the Austrian GP, driving commendably all through and giving Red Bull its first win at the Red Bull ring in Austria.
Ricciardo was unlucky as he too had to pull up due to an issue.
The biggest gainers from the weekend have to be Vettel and Ferrari, as they managed a double podium and Vettel snatched the driver’s championship lead away from Hamilton.
This is how Twitter reacted:
Seriously…
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) July 1, 2018
Gutted for the team… they'll come back stronger I've no doubt 💪#AustrianGP 🇦🇹 @MercedesAMGF1 https://t.co/lkGB9w8VNK
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) July 1, 2018
It's the same podium line-up as Max's first win, Spain 2016
Coincidentally, that was the last time Mercedes scored a double-DNF 😱#AustrianGP 🇦🇹 #F1 pic.twitter.com/iaJyue7HQd
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 1, 2018
14 points in the bag for the team! We slip to P7 in the standings, but it’s such a close battle in the midfield with four teams in 20 points! #AustrianGP
— Sahara Force India (@ForceIndiaF1) July 1, 2018
Constructors' championship
Ferrari 247
Mercedes 237
Red Bull 189
Renault 62
Haas 49
McLaren 44
Force India 42
Toro Rosso 19
Sauber 16
Williams 4#F1 #AustrianGP— Luke Smith (@LukeSmithF1) July 1, 2018
Jos Verstappen: "It's good. To have this on the Red Bull Ring with so many Dutch fans is unbelievable. He drove a mature race." 🎙
That's one proud father! 😊
How incredible is this? Red Bull have finally won their home race! 🏆#C4F1 🇦🇹 #AustrianGP pic.twitter.com/gCsIaJ0tQs
— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) July 1, 2018
Great race. Great result for the championship fight too. So much drama. Bravo. #AustrianGP #WTF1 pic.twitter.com/Uf29XZPJbE
— Tom Bellingham (@TommyWTF1) July 1, 2018
Hamilton's incredible 33-race points scoring streak comes to a close#AustrianGP 🇦🇹 #F1 pic.twitter.com/55rABVcziY
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 1, 2018
Fernando finishes the #AustrianGP in P8, gaining 12 places throughout the race after starting from the pitlane. A stellar effort from @alo_oficial. 🇦🇹🏁 pic.twitter.com/dkhoVGml2t
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) July 1, 2018
And that's a home run! 🙌 🇦🇹 @Max33Verstappen wins the #AustrianGP! #givesyouwings pic.twitter.com/S4ONnxXtmD
— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) July 1, 2018
HAM stopped #AustrianGP
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) July 1, 2018
Ferrari trying to work out if they want Kimi to try and win or let Vettel through for 2nd #AustrianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/8nG597ec2o
— WTF1 (@wtf1official) July 1, 2018
A brave move by Vettel and he definitely pulled it off, look how close both cars were 😱 #Ferrari #AustrianGP pic.twitter.com/EihatAhLdN
— Omar (@DrakesWriter1) July 1, 2018
Kimi Räikkönen finishes the #AustrianGP on P2
Great drive from Kimi again! Mistake in T3 on first lap cost the win unfortunately, after a great start 😔 pic.twitter.com/3zYZU73tE6
— Kimi Räikkönen Fans (@iceman7news) July 1, 2018
