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F1 LIVE | Austrian Grand Prix: FP2

F1 LIVE | Austrian Grand Prix: FP2

02-07-2021 13:30

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During the Styrian Grand Prix Max Verstappen was in a class of his own. This weekend's Grand Prix takes place on the same venue and it'll be interesting to see whether Mercedes have been able to close the gap to their rivals. The second free practice session provides the best test to showcase how the teams are doing in preparation for the race and qualifying. You can follow that session in full with this live blog from GPblog.

LIVEBLOG: Second free practice session

 

The Red Bull Ring will host two races this year. Just like in 2020, both the Styrian Grand Prix and the Austrian Grand Prix take place at this venue. That's good news for Verstappen, as the Dutchman often has a good time here. Verstappen has already won three times in Spielberg, including twice under the name of the Austrian GP.

Verstappen on par with Prost?

After his victory at the Styrian Grand Prix, Verstappen can now prepare for a possible third victory at the Austrian GP. This would put him on a par with Alain Prost, who also won three times in Austria. Much will already become clear during the second free practice.

Hamilton is 18 points behind Verstappen in the World Championship and will be hoping Mercedes can find improvements in the car to help challenge Verstappen. Toto Wolff suggests the car won't receive any development, but that remains to be seen. 

As the second free practice takes place at the same time as qualifying and the race, it is the most essential practice session of the weekend. With qualifying runs and long runs, we will see how the teams really stand. So don't miss out on the two free practice sessions in Austria, with this live blog from GPblog.