Formula 1 moves on to the venue where it all started last year, amid the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic.

This year's Styrian GP isn't a curtain-raiser, but fans are still bracing for another thrilling round of racing as Red Bull and Mercedes pick up where they left off last week in France.

Check out our pictures from media day at the Red Bull ring in Spielberg.

Paddock atmosphere - set up - Williams Racing trucks. 23.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb and run off detail. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) AlphaTauri. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team with Franz Tost (AUT) AlphaTauri Team Principal. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) McLaren. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Kubica (POL) Alfa Romeo Racing Reserve Driver. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb and run off detail. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing walks the circuit. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN), Alpha Tauri 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN), Alpha Tauri 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sebastian Vettel (GER), Aston Martin F1 Team 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - F1 and Austria flags. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Michael Masi (AUS) FIA Race Director and Emanuele Pirro (ITA) inspect the circuit with other FIA personnel. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team walks the circuit. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Mick Schumacher (GER) Haas F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Sebastian Vettel (GER) Aston Martin F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) Alfa Romeo Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
(L to R): Nicholas Latifi (CDN) Williams Racing with Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team - helmet swap. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
George Russell (GBR) Williams Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren in the FIA Press Conference. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: FIA Pool Image for Editorial Use Onlymore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Alpine F1 Team plays football in the paddock with team mate Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team plays football in the paddock. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - #AustrianGP. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team walks the circuit with the team. 24.06.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 8, Steiermark Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore

 

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