Welcome back to the Track Limits Podcast! Tune in with Swish, Mikey, and Feven as they unpack all the highlights from the recently concluded Austrian Grand Prix.
After his victory in Barcelona, Max Verstappen aimed to deliver another strong performance at Red Bull's home race. With it being a sprint weekend, Red Bull and every other team had just one practice session to get things right. Both qualifying sessions saw Max asserting his dominance, proving he could lead the field even in the second-best car.
In the sprint race, Max held off both McLarens to secure victory. On Sunday, what initially seemed like a cruising win for Max turned into an intense battle between a determined Lando Norris and a struggling Verstappen by lap 60. The ensuing 5-6 laps had everyone on edge as both drivers pushed the limits of fair racing.
The incident on lap 63, which ended Lando’s race and left Max finishing in P5, will be a hot topic for weeks to come. Although Max and Lando are great friends off the track, this clash has created significant friction. Congratulations to George Russell and Mercedes for seizing the opportunity and securing the win.
With Silverstone right around the corner, this heated tension is set to escalate, sparking a rivalry that will likely define many races this season. It's also encouraging to see teams like Alpine and Haas making great progress, consistently fighting for midfield points.
