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Verstappen escapes penalty as Marko addresses Red Bull friction – RacingNews365 Review

Check out the biggest stories from Saturday at the Austrian Grand Prix with the RacingNews365 Review.

Max Verstappen has avoided a grid penalty following a stewards' investigation after qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix. The three-time F1 champion described himself and his RB20 as "on fire" at the Red Bull Ring after delivering a stunning performance that saw him finish four-tenths of a second faster than his nearest rival in McLaren's Lando Norris. READ MORE: Stewards deliver verdict after Verstappen summoned

Marko reveals root of Horner-Jos Verstappen tension

Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko waded into the conflict between Christian Horner and Jos Verstappen. The father of star driver Max instigated the latest sparing match between the pair, who have endured a tumultuous relationship of late. READ MORE: Marko reveals root of Horner-Jos Verstappen tension

Hamilton learns fate after stewards' investigation

Lewis Hamilton has escaped punishment for an unsafe release during the final part of qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, however, Mercedes has been handed a €5,000 fine for the incident. The decision was reached following an investigation by the stewards at the Red Bull Ring, with the team found to have breached article 34.14a of the FIA sporting regulations. READ MORE: Hamilton learns fate after stewards' investigation

Sainz insists Ferrari working 'flat out' as worrying issue returns

Carlos Sainz has insisted Ferrari is working "flat out" back in Maranello to overcome the return of bouncing. Porpoising was a pressing issue when the current regulations were introduced in 2022, but soon faded out of the sport.  READ MORE: Sainz insists Ferrari working 'flat out' as worrying issue returns

Haas penalised after Hulkenberg double summons

The Haas Formula 1 team has been reprimanded after Nico Hulkenberg was called to see the stewards twice in Austria. During qualifying at the Red Bull Ring, Hulkenberg was noted during Q1 and Q2 for allegedly entering the fast lane when there was no suitable gap. READ MORE: Haas penalised after Hulkenberg double summons

Horner explains Red Bull approach despite Jos Verstappen 'noise'

Christian Horner has detailed the normalcy inside Red Bull despite the external "noise" being created by Jos Verstappen. Max Verstappen delivered arguably one of his greatest qualifying performances at the Red Bull Ring to finish four-tenths of a second ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, a remarkable feat over a 64-second lap. READ MORE: Horner explains Red Bull approach despite Jos Verstappen 'noise'

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