2020 Formula 1 season finally resumes: 6 things to look out for at the Austrian GP – By Rahul Kapoor (Financial Express) / July 3 2020
After a hiatus and numerous Grand Prix being cancelled entirely due to the coronavirus pandemic, Formula 1 is back with the first race that will take place in Austria. Although the calendar is expected to feature attest 15 races, only the first leg of 8 races have been confirmed so far. This should be exciting!
The 2020 Formula 1 season is finally underway as the teams, drivers and their cars have hit the race track for the first race of the season in Austria. Although the 2020 F1 season was scheduled to begin in Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix, the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of the race and subsequent races as well leading to F1 to go into early and elongated shut-down. Now that the dust in Europe is starting to clear, the Formula 1 season is finally getting underway with the first official race weekend already having started for the Austrian Grand Prix which will be held this weekend. The teams have already been on track as Friday Free Practice is being held today. While a lot has happened over the course of Formula One’s hiatus, here are five things you need to look out for at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Mercedes-AMG in Black Livery
In order to support and promote diversity in the sport, and also support the Black Lives Matter movement, Mercedes has entirely changed its brand colours for the 2020 season. The Silver Arrows in 2020 will race in an all-black livery to show its support for the movement. The initiative has been spearheaded by Lewis Hamilton, who has been backed by his Mercedes-AMG F1 Team. As for the race itself, Mercedes, like all other teams will be bringing in upgrades to their cars, and of note are their new upgraded engine. With the first race being held on Red Bull Racing’s home ground at the Red Bull Ring, the team have been dominant in the past, while Mercedes have struggled. It will be interesting with the first two races being held on the same track the year if Mercedes have the upper hand, or the cards are in Red Bull’s favour.
