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June 29th, 2020

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BWT Racing have sent out to the media a quick fire round of questions they did with Lance and Checo ahead of the Austrian GP this weekend. Even saying that its race week seems unbelievable but we are finally here. See the questions and answers below about the race ahead and the 5 things they say to look out for!

Quickfire Questions with Lance and Checo
Lance Stroll

Q: What’s the best thing about Austria?

LS: “Austria is awesome! It feels like home out there. You’re up in the mountains and I’m definitely a mountain guy. I’m big into my skiing and I love the outdoors. You can really soak up the fresh air and all that spectacular scenery in Austria. I really love going there.”

Q: Just how challenging is it to perfect a lap of the Red Bull Ring?

LS: “It’s short and technical which makes it feel really tight – but it’s got a really nice flow to it too. It’s only just over a minute for a Quali lap, so every corner has to be spot on. It’s almost like a kart track in that sense. Every detail of the lap and every hundredth of a second matters. Those sorts of fractions can be the difference between two or three positions on the grid – and that makes it really exciting.”

Sergio Perez

Q: What do you think of when people talk about Austria?

SP: “I first raced there in 2014, so only a few years ago. I haven’t spent as much time as I’d like in Austria away from the track – but it’s a place that I really enjoy visiting. It’s a really unique venue with beautiful scenery – you really feel like you’re surrounded by nature. It’s also the home race for BWT, who have been really supportive of us over the years, so it’s important for us to put on a great race for them.”

Q: What’s the trickiest part of the Red Bull Ring?

SP: “It’s quite a challenging track, actually. It’s a really short lap and every corner is tricky, so you’ve got to be very precise and make sure that every single one is perfect. It’s quite different to most tracks in that sense, because there’s more pressure than normal on a single lap. Turn 3 is one of the best challenges. It can be hard to spot your apex point – especially in traffic – but it’s a cool corner and one that I enjoy.”

Five Things to Look Out for in Spielberg
  • At just over a minute, a lap of the Red Bull Ring is one of the shortest on the Formula 1 calendar. With minimal time for decision making and the slightest error potentially costing several grid positions, this is one of the most hotly contested Qualifying sessions of the season.
  • The DRS effect in Austria is the biggest of the season, with a significant percentage of the short lap potentially spent with the rear wing slot open should a driver be within one second of a rival at each detection point around the circuit.
  • Second only to Mexico City and São Paulo in terms of altitude, the reduced air density in Spielberg not only results in cars effectively having less downforce, but also makes Power Unit and brake cooling a significant challenge – particularly when fighting in a close pack.
  • Recent seasons have seen temperatures soar in this part of Austria, with a combination of hot asphalt and high average corner speeds putting a significant amount of stress on the tyres.
  • The steep incline leading into Turn 3 at the Red Bull Ring makes it a corner that’s big on braking and big on overtaking, with some spectacular last-gasp lunges taking place here over the years.







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