2014 austrian grand prix articles archive

Formula One’s return to Austria was greeted by a huge and enthusiastic crowd but the race itself was average at best.

A warm welcome from the Austrian fans and a podium finish for one of F1’s best-loved teams gave the Austrian Grand Prix a feel-good factor.

As Lewis Hamilton began the final lap of the Austrian Grand Prix 1.1 seconds behind his race leading team mate he had good cause to regret the 1.6 seconds he had lost in the pits.

Did Williams miss out on a chance to win the Austrian Grand Prix? Valtteri Bottas’s lap times at the end of the race suggests they could have been more aggressive with their strategy.

Sergio Perez set the fastest lap of the Austrian Grand Prix as he used a different tyre strategy to most of his rivals.

Top Sauber staff gave a damning verdict on the team’s performance after major errors were made during their pit stops in Austria.

Fernando Alonso described his fifth place finish for Ferrari in the Austrian Grand Prix as his best performance of the season so far.

Valtteri Bottas said Williams showed what they are capable of after claiming the first podium finish of his career in the Austrian Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel avoided a penalty for a collision during the Austrian Grand Prix as the stewards took a softer stance on racing incidents.

Nico Rosberg extended his championship lead with victory in the Austrian Grand Prix as Mercedes overcame the two Williams cars.

Nico Rosberg won the Austrian Grand Prix closely followed by team mate Lewis Hamilton with Valtteri Bottas third for Williams.