Austrian Grand Prix 2014 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Nico Rosberg claimed victory at the Austrian Grand Prix's return to the F1 calendar, defeating Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas at the picturesque Red Bull Ring. Felipe Massa had started from pole for Williams, but Mercedes' race pace proved superior as Rosberg and Hamilton swept past. The race marked F1's return to Austria after an 11-year absence, with Red Bull's home circuit providing a stunning backdrop for another Mercedes one-two finish.

The race featured intense battles throughout as drivers pushed hard on the short, fast circuit. Bottas secured his first podium of 2014 for Williams, demonstrating the Grove team's strong form with Mercedes power units. Hamilton challenged Rosberg throughout but couldn't find a way past, settling for second place as the championship battle remained tight. The close racing at Austria's high-speed corners provided entertaining action despite Mercedes' predictable dominance.

Rosberg's Austrian victory kept him within striking distance of Hamilton in the championship and demonstrated his consistency in the title fight. The race at Red Bull's home circuit highlighted the team's fall from grace - hosting a Grand Prix they couldn't win was a painful reminder of how much they'd lost in the hybrid era's first season. For F1, Austria's return was a success, with the spectacular scenery and passionate crowds justifying the race's place on the calendar.