This is what is being talked about in the Spielberg F1 paddock

Title hunter Max Verstappen and world champion Lewis Hamilton will also be the focus of attention at the Austrian Grand Prix. Before the Grand Prix on Sunday (15.00 p.m.), there are interesting topics in the Formula 1 paddock not only about the two stars.

ORANGE INVASION: Thousands of Dutch people came to Spielberg for the race to support their hero Max Verstappen. “We missed that a lot, that atmosphere around the track,” said the World Championship leader. Before the ninth round of the season, the 23-year-old leads Hamilton by 18 points. “It will be a great support and I hope we have a great weekend,” said Verstappen. The Corona rules were relaxed in Austria on Thursday and around 105.000 spectators are expected at the Grand Prix.

VERSTAPPEN’S FAVORITE: Old master Fernando Alonso currently sees Verstappen as having the title advantage. “He shows better performances, but that can change quickly,” said the Spaniard. The Alpine rider himself won the world championship twice. Verstappen's fight against long-time winner Hamilton was "very interesting to watch" for him from the outside, said Alonso: "Fortunately we don't just have Lewis against Lewis again or sometimes against Valtteri." The 39-year-old alluded to the boredom of previous years: “It’s now a more interesting World Cup with more adrenaline. That is a good thing."

HOLED: Some drivers also used the break between the two races in the Alps to play golf. “I can confirm that I am better than Carlos at golf. Now I’m happy for the rest of the week,” said McLaren driver Lando Norris. The Brit played in the Murtal together with his former teammate Carlos Sainz and the second Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc. With the better ending for Norris. In the drivers' standings, Norris (4th) is ahead of Leclerc (15th) and Sainz (6th) with 7 races remaining.

HOPE: After 16th place last week, Mick Schumacher is hoping for an improvement this weekend. “Of course we're behind, but we didn't have a bad pace in the race. We have a few ideas about what we can try to annoy Williams and Alfa Romeo,” said the 22-year-old Formula 1 newcomer. Schumacher is still waiting for his first world championship points with the US racing team Haas.

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This is what is being talked about in the Spielberg F1 paddock

For the second time in a row, Formula 1 is stopping off in Austria this weekend. The World Cup leader is the title favorite for a former champion. Another driver wins against his ex-teammate on the golf course.

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