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2026 - Race 8 (Austrian)

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F1nKS

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Pole

1. George Russell
2. Charles Leclerc
3. Lewis Hamilton
4. Kimi Antonelli

Somebody leaked that Verstappen was in talks with McLaren. Verstappen's team denies it. Some are suggesting that Zak Brown leaked it just to mess with Red Bull at their home race.
 
No chance Verstappen is going to McLaren. Just doesn't fit with their equal drivers culture.

I have been disappointed with Piastri this year. It seems his 2025 dip is continuing and little sign of the at one time nailed on championship favourite from last year.
 
Russell uses his pole position to pull out the win.

But Verstappen and Antonelli were close at the end.
 
Didn't seem like George was in much trouble this time.

Those Caddies are looking very rough this season. It makes me forget how bad Aston Martin is!
 
I was really hoping Ferrari (and Hamilton) had turned the corner. Mercedes still looks impressive.

I also think RB had a strategy error with Max. If they thought he was faster than George, they should have tried to undercut him.
 
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F1nKS said:
I was really hoping Ferrari (and Hamilton) had turned the corner. Mercedes still looks impressive.

I also think RB had a strategy error with Max. If they thought he was faster than George, they should have tried to undercut him.
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But how impressive were Red Bull? I know FIA has said they have the best engine. But it's literally their first year with a brand new engine programme, sure eveyone has new engines but that's not the same as a new engine programme.

My only wish this year is the same as every year, that it's close!
 
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