Five Drivers Eliminated in Q1 at Austrian GP Sprint Qualifying

Zhou, Piastri, Hamilton, Bottas, Sargeant Eliminated in Q1 at Austrian GP

Spielberg, Austria - July 1, 2023

F1 Latest Updates, Five drivers were eliminated in Q1 of the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday, including Zhou Guanyu, Oscar Piastri, Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas, and Logan Sargeant.

Zhou and Piastri were both driving for Alfa Romeo, and they were both unable to set a time within the 107% rule. This means that they will not be able to start the race on Saturday.

Hamilton and Bottas were both driving for Mercedes, and they both struggled with the car's performance. Hamilton finished Q1 in 16th place, while Bottas was 17th.

Sargeant was driving for Williams, and he was also unable to set a time within the 107% rule. This is the first time that Sargeant has been eliminated in Q1 in his Formula 1 career.

The five drivers who will start the Austrian Grand Prix from the back of the grid are:

• Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo)
• Oscar Piastri (Alfa Romeo)
• Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
• Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
• Logan Sargeant (Williams)

The Austrian Grand Prix will take place on Saturday, July 2 at 9:00 AM PST.

What went wrong for Zhou, Piastri, Hamilton, Bottas, and Sargeant?

There are a few possible reasons why these five drivers were eliminated in Q1. One possibility is that the track was simply too difficult to drive on. The Austrian Grand Prix is known for its high speeds and tight corners, and it can be easy to make a mistake.

Another possibility is that these drivers were simply not driving well enough. They may have made mistakes, or they may have not been able to extract the maximum performance from their cars.

Whatever the reason, it is clear that these five drivers will need to improve if they want to have a chance of scoring points in the Austrian Grand Prix.