Brake issues for both cars contributed to the collision on the final lap according to Toto Wolff
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Being pelted by rain on his first visit to an F1 race at the 1998 British Grand Prix wasn't enough to dim Chris's passion for motorsport. A keen follower of the World Endurance Championship, he makes regular pilgrimages to Le Mans as well, and his enthusiasm for sim racing and go karting have seen him twice reach the regional finals of Red Bull’s Kart Fight and the Race to Reality competition. He began writing for RaceFans in 2016. and also contributes to the Missed Apex Podcast.
2016 Austrian Grand Prix race result
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton wins the Austrian Grand Prix after a last lap collision with Nico Rosberg.
Hamilton takes victory after last lap clash with Rosberg
2016 Austrian Grand Prix summary
Posted onRosberg made progress in the early phase of the race after pitting on lap ten to change onto the soft tyres, managing to jump ahead of Kimi Raikkonen and the Red Bulls and crucially team mate Hamilton, who had kept his ultrasoft tyres running for 21 laps. Sebastian Vettel tried to stretch the stint on … Continue reading Hamilton takes victory after last lap clash with Rosberg
Massa to start from the pitlane
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onDamage to the front wing forces a pit lane start for Felipe Massa
Unwell Gutierrez visited hospital after Baku
F1 Fanatic Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Unwell Gutierrez visited hospital after Baku • Mercedes want kerb changes • Hamilton wary of Rosberg
Hulkenberg and Magnussen cleared – Palmer, Nasr and Haryanto penalised
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onThree drivers have been penalised for failing to slow under yellow flag conditions in Q1, while Hulkenberg and Magnussen escape penalty.
Wehrlein praises strategy after best qualifying result
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onAn exceptional effort from the German driver, who starts P12 for the Austrian Grand Prix
Osterreichring revival excites Mercedes duo
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg are enthusiastic about plans to restore part of the original Osterreichring layout which was used in the early years of the Austrian Grand Prix.
“Someone could get hurt”: Hamilton warns over kerbs
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton has joined calls for changes to kerbs at the Red Bull Ring following a spate of suspension failures during Saturday’s running.
Button “chuffed” with third in qualifying
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button was in a jubilant mood after setting the fifth fastest time in third qualifying, landing him a net third grid position for the race on Sunday.
Hamilton takes pole in dramatic damp qualifying session
2016 Austrian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onLewis Hamilton was fastest in a damp qualifying session, penalties for Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel means that Nico Hulkenberg will line up second, Jenson Button in third position.
Nico Rosberg receives 5-place grid penalty after practice crash
2016 Austrian Grand Prix third practice
Posted onA gearbox change following his accident incurs a 5 place penalty for the championship leader.
Ferrari one-two in final practice as Rosberg crashes
2016 Austrian Grand Prix third practice
Posted onSebastian Vettel edged his team mate at the top of the time sheets to set a new track record of 1’07.098 in the final practice session.
2016 Austrian Grand Prix team-by-team preview
2016 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams have thrived at the Red Bull Ring in recent years but can they – or anyone else – keep Mercedes from another easy win?
2016 Canadian Grand Prix team-by-team preview
2016 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull’s engine upgrade could make them a contender for victory this weekend and Ferrari are also bringing new bits for their motor. Who will lead the charge against Mercedes?
2016 Monaco Grand Prix team-by-team preview
2016 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onAfter one of the most dramatic races of recent times we head to Monte Carlo with plenty of intriguing storylines to follow. Here’s how the teams stack up for the Monaco Grand Prix.