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Can Lewis Hamilton Dodge Unwanted F1 Record at Austrian GP?
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Highlights
- Hamilton seeks podium at Austrian GP after 12-race drought
- Ferrariโs Fred Vasseur optimistic about SF-25 performance
- Hamilton has multiple past podiums at Red Bull Ring
- Vettel in talks with Red Bull about F1 return
- Oscar Piastri leads Driversโ Championship ahead of Norris
- 2025 Austrian GP schedule includes Silverstone and Spa rounds
He last finished on the podium there in 2022, claiming third place. Over the years, Hamilton has multiple podiums at this circuit, including victories in 2016 and the Styrian Grand Prix in 2020.
He also finished in the top three in 2014, 2015, 2020, and 2021. There is extra interest this weekend as Hamilton is still searching for his first podium with Ferrari.
Following his move from Mercedes, he has been fighting hard to deliver strong results for the Scuderia, but so far a top-three finish has eluded him.
Fans and experts are closely watching to see if this could be the race where Hamilton breaks his streak and earns that landmark result for his new team. His ongoing challenges at Ferrari have been widely discussed in relation to his adaptation to the new environment.
Elsewhere in the paddock, several stories are developing. Sebastian Vettel confirmed that he has been in talks with Red Bull about a possible return to Formula 1.
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Oscar Piastri leads the Driversโ Championship with 198 points, ahead of Lando Norris on 176.
Meanwhile, Red Bullโs recent performances have drawn criticism, as the Mercedes team is being highlighted as an example to follow. McLaren is being talked about as a contender that might take away key advantages from Max Verstappen.
The official schedule for the 2025 Austrian GP has also been released, with several big races on the horizon, including rounds at Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, and Hungaroring.
In the current standings, Oscar Piastri leads the Driversโ Championship with 198 points, followed by his McLaren teammate Lando Norris on 176. Verstappen is third with 155, ahead of George Russell on 136.
With the race taking place on June 29 at the Red Bull Ring, all eyes are on Hamilton to see if he can return to the podium and avoid matching a career low.
The outcome could set the tone for his next races and influence Ferrariโs approach as the season heads into its busy summer phase. The recent Ferrari upgrade may also play a key role in this weekendโs performance.
John Martinez delivers real-time NASCAR Cup Series and Truck Series news, from live race updates to pit-lane strategy analysis. A graduate of the University of Northwestern Ohioโs Motorsports Technology program, he breaks down rule changes, driver tactics, and championship points with crystal-clear reporting.
* The featured image is not a real photograph โ it was created using AI.
