F1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 Austrian Grand Prix Max Verstappen (right) and Lando Norris are locked in an emerging battle for supremacy – the pair finishing one-two in five of the last six races – with the McLaren driver arguably racing the faster car 11 JUN 30: Austria, Spielberg RED BULL RING Timing sector 1 DRS 2 3 DRS detection Distance: 71 laps – 306.452km Spielberg hosts third sprint race of campaign – with four different drivers taking pole in each of last four races, comparing straight line speeds promises to be an exciting prospect Total of 34 points available in Spielberg: 8 Sprint race 25 Grand Prix 1 Fastest lap Sprint races 2024: Winner 1 Shanghai, CHN Verstappen 2 Miami, USA Verstappen 3 Jun 29 Spielberg, AUT 4 Oct 19 Austin, USA 5 Nov 2 Sao Paulo, BRA 6 Nov 30 Lusail, QAT Most wins Max Verstappen, 4 (2018, 2019, 2021, 2023) Verstappen dominated Austrian weekend in 2023 – securing imperious clean sweep of race victory, sprint win and fastest lap Lap record* Carlos Sainz, 1:05.619 (2020) Fastest lap 2023 Verstappen, 1:07.012 Team spirit: Wins by constructor McLaren 6 Ferrari 6 Mercedes 5 Lotus 4 Red Bull 4 Williams 3 Renault 2 Other 6 *Current circuit layout Sources: FIA, Autosport Picture: Getty © GRAPHIC NEWS