Both cars in the top 10 in both Free Practice sessions was a strong result for the Haas team, as it looks to challenge for fourth in the constructors’ championship.
British driver Lewis Hamilton edged Kimi for fastest spot in final practice for the British Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel does not complete qualifying simulation as Brendon Hartley suffers big accident at Brooklands.
2018 Austrian Grand Prix: Analysis - Silver Arrows off target as Red Bull hits bullseye
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Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix was a classic, with the action throwing up surprise after surprise to ensure a delicately poised championship heading into the final weekend of the triple-header of grands prix.
McLaren once again failed to get a car into Q3 in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso the best placed driver in thirteenth.
Both Renault cars qualified inside the top 10, but German Hülkenberg believes the team was fortunate to secure the result
Red Bull driver Verstappen qualified fifth fastest for the Austrian Grand Prix, but will start fourth due to Sebastian Vettel’s grid penalty
Monegasque Leclerc impressed on Friday in Austria, with a ninth and twelfth from the two practice sessions
Toro Rosso driver Gasly finished both practice session comfortably inside the Top 10, despite breaking his suspension in the afternoon session.
Force India suffered a double DNF at Circuit Paul Ricard, with drivers Ocon and Pérez failing to capitalise on good grid slots.
Mercedes driver Bottas dropped to last after a puncture in a first-lap incident with Sebastian Vettel, and could only recover to seventh place.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner praised Max Verstappen’s drive to second in the French GP, while ruing Daniel Ricciardo’s missed podium opportunity.
Just a week after winning the Le Mans 24 Hours, Fernando Alonso dropped out in Q1 at Paul Ricard.
Home driver Grosjean managed to secure a Q3 berth, but crashed early in the pole shootout session.
The Canadian driver endured a difficult Friday at the Circuit Paul Ricard, posting a pair of 17th place finishes in the two sessions.
New championship leader Vettel and Ferrari had a quiet day at Le Castellet, finishing fifth fastest in both practice sessions.
The reigning champion set the pace in both Friday practice sessions on Formula 1’s return to France after a decade.
Ferrari driver Räikkönen started fifth after a mistake in qualifying and a poor start relegated him to sixth, where he stayed.
