Niki Lauda has hit out at the detractors, following reports Austria's return to the calendar next year might stumble at hurdles. It is claimed current rules prohibit more than 40,000 spectators from attending the Red Bull Ring at any one event, and that the circuit in Spielberg must also overcome obstacles relating to noise and environmental concerns. It has also been reported owner Red Bull did not seek the right permission in building a raised spectator area. Those reports angered triple world champion, Mercedes chairman and proud Austrian Lauda. "Any reasonable person complaining about noise and grandstand seats should simply understand that this (the grand prix) is something...
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