Hamilton on top in Austria as Mercedes survive protestBack in black: Lewis Hamilton steers his car to the day's top time. SPIELBERG, Austria: Lewis Hamilton began his quest for a record-equalling seventh world title by topping the times Friday as Formula One roared back with a full day's practice and an official technical protest of his Mercedes car at the belated season-opening Austrian Grand Prix. "It's great to be back," said Hamilton, who is seeking to draw level with seven-time champion Michael Schumacher in the record books. His Mercedes W11 car was also running in revised new black livery, instead of the team's traditional silver, with a message to 'End Racism' on the halo. This is why – it's the whole reason that the helmet has changed its colour and the suit and the car."

Source: Bangkok Post July 03, 2020 23:37 UTC