Nico Rosberg topped the timing screens in his Mercedes on Formula 1's return to the Red Bull Ring in Austria for the first time since 2003. The German outpaced team-mate Lewis Hamilton by just over a tenth, whilst Fernando Alonso was third quickest and just a few tenths back for Ferrari. Eight of the top nine cars are Mercedes powered, owing to the fact the circuit is a high-speed one which favours a strong package. Red Bull struggled at their home race which even bears their name, with Daniel Ricciardo in 13th and Sebastian Vettel 15th, both over a second slower than Rosberg's leading pace. Vettel meanwhile had a scary moment as he exited the final corner but ran wide and span twice,...
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