2024 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix Highlights

Following a difficult weekend, Lance finished the 2024 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix in P13, while Fernando was classified in P18.

Fernando began the Austrian Grand Prix in P15, while Lance started in P17. Both opted to begin the Grand Prix on the Medium compound tyre. Fernando was the first to make a pitstop for another set of Mediums, with Lance staying out longer. Both made their second pitstop later in the race for Hard tyres.

Fernando made a third pitstop in the closing laps to swap to the Soft tyre and set the race’s fastest lap. Lance finished the race in P13 and Fernando in P18.

Fernando Alonso

As expected, it was a tough day for us. We didn’t have the pace, so we tried different strategies to mix it up. Then, we had contact with Zhou [Guanyu] when I locked up going into Turn 3. The penalty didn’t really change our result because we were already out of the points. We have our home race next week in Silverstone, and the team is doing everything possible to improve the situation.

Lance Stroll

On the opening lap of the race, I got caught up in some contact but managed to avoid damage. From then on, my afternoon was mainly about managing tyres to make a two-stop strategy work. I made a few overtakes, but we lacked the pace to make much impact on our finishing positions. It’s been a difficult weekend; we’re in a run of races that don’t suit our car, so there’s a lot of work to do.

Mike Krack, Team Principal:

Today’s result reflects our car pace this weekend. We did not give our drivers a car to compete for points. We knew this run of races would be challenging, but we needed to focus on the future and get through this phase. Lance and Fernando battled for every place. Next weekend is our home race at Silverstone in front of our fans and colleagues. We need to get our heads down and improve quickly.

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