The first qualifying session of the 2020 season is done and dusted, with a predictable result but also the promise of a gigantic midfield battle on race day.

Here's a recap in pictures of Saturday's action from the Red Bull Ring in Austria.

Renault F1 Team practices a pit stop. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Chase Carey (USA) Formula One Group Chairman. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Romain Grosjean (FRA) Haas F1 Team VF-20. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43 in the pits. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W11. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing RB16. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri AT01. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-20. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team RP19. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing RB16. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43 in the pits. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team RP19. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team RS20. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W11. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team RP20. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team RP19. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF1000. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN) Haas VF-20. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren MCL35. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team RS20. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF1000 practices a pit stop. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W11. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35. 03.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF1000. 03.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W11. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team RS20. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team RP20. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team RS20. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF1000. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in qualifying parc ferme. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pole sitter Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W11 in qualifying parc ferme. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with his team mate in qualifying parc ferme. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 with his team mate Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 in qualifying parc ferme. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team RP19. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren MCL35, Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35 and Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB16 in the pits. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team RP19. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with Mattia Binotto (ITA) Ferrari Team Principal. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF1000. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF1000. 04.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com - copy of publication required for printed pictures. Every used picture is fee-liable. © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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