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Max Verstappen and Lando Norris were the star performers for the majority of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, scrapping it out in qualifying and going wheel-to-wheel in both the Sprint and Grand Prix.
It underlined that, in Verstappen and Norris’s hands especially, Red Bull and McLaren boast the fastest cars at this stage of the 2024 season, with a recovering Mercedes and a stuttering Ferrari one step behind them.
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But while that was certainly the case at the Red Bull Ring, the dramatic clash between the lead Red Bull and McLaren machines sent both drivers back to the pits and turned the race on its head, opening the door for a shock George Russell win.
While many expect Verstappen and Norris to be competing at the front again at Silverstone, it adds a fascinating dynamic to their battle, while giving Mercedes a boost in their quest to be in the mix weekend in, weekend out.
Ferrari will also be looking to get their season back on track after tough weekends in Canada, Spain and Austria, and a struggling Aston Martin now have a fight on their hands to stay at the head of the midfield.
FAN VIEW: While the Aston Martins of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have more support here as probable points scorers, it is Nico Hulkenberg of Haas who is really making F1 Play gamers sit up and take notice. There is also backing for the revitalised Alpines of Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon.
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