At the outset, Sunday's opening round of the 2020 F1 season looked like it was setting up for a boring procession for the Mercedes stealth fighters.

But incidents, mishaps, rumble strips and safety cars spiced up proceedings and delivered a thrilling second half, with a worthy winner and a fresh looking podium thanks to the talented Mr. Norris.

Here's a recap in pictures of  an Austrian GP that proved to be well worth the wait.

Some of the drivers take a knee on the grid, all wearing 'End Racism' T-shirts. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing as the grid observes the national anthem. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team as the grid observes the national anthem. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing on the grid. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the grid. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren as the grid observes the national anthem. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Some of the drivers take a knee on the grid, all wearing 'End Racism' T-shirts and Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 a 'Black Lives Matter' T-Shirt. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - air display. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Jean Todt (FRA) FIA President. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Jean Todt (FRA) FIA President (Left). 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Lawrence Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team Investor with Andy Stevenson (GBR) Racing Point F1 Team Manager. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team with Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Renault F1 Team. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
The grid before the start of the race. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Drivers as the grid observes the national anthem. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Grid atmosphere - air display. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W11 leads at the start of the race. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team RP20 at the start of the race. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43 at the start of the race. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W11 at the start of the race. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF1000. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing C39. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) AlphaTauri AT01. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team RP20. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team RS20. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF1000. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing C39. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team RS20. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team RS20. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team RS20. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW43 makes a pit stop. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Racing Point F1 Team RP20. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W11 leads behind the FIA Safety Car. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing RB16. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren MCL35. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Renault F1 Team RS20. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing FW43. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W11. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniil Kvyat (RUS) AlphaTauri AT01. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing C39. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing C39 loses his wheel and retires from the race. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) McLaren MCL35. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing FW43 makes a pit stop. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Racing Point F1 Team RP19 and Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing RB16 battle for position. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W11. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Ferrari SF1000. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF1000. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Antonio Giovinazzi (ITA) Alfa Romeo Racing C39. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Red Bull Racing RB16. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL35. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 W11 celebrates in parc ferme. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race 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
The podium (L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari, second; Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1, race winner; Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren, third. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race 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
The podium: Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari, second; Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1, race winner; Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren, third. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race 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
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren celebrates his third position on the podium. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race 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
Race winner Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 celebrates on the podium. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race 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 and his girlfriend Tiffany Cromwell (AUS) 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN), Mercedes AMG F1 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN), Mercedes AMG F1 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
The post race FIA Press Conference (L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari, second; Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1, race winner; Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren, third. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Mercedes AMG F1 celebrate victory for Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
The podium (L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari, second; Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1, race winner; Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren, third. 05.07.2020. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 1, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Race Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
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