04
Jul
2021
Russell’s pace spoiled medium tyre Austrian GP qualifying strategy
The Italian team was so keen not to be obliged to start on the soft tyre on Sunday that both drivers focussed their efforts on running the medium tyre in Q2.
They ended the session in 11th and 12th places, with Sainz ahead of Leclerc, and thus didn’t make it through to Q3. Meanwhile Russell – who followed the same medium tyre strategy…
