Austrian Grand Prix 2015 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Nico Rosberg dominated the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position, defeating Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa at the Red Bull Ring. Hamilton had started from pole but received a time penalty for incorrect positioning on the grid, promoting Rosberg to the effective lead. Once ahead, Rosberg controlled proceedings with authority, pulling away from Hamilton to secure a comfortable victory and trim his teammate's championship lead.

The race featured Hamilton pushing hard to overcome his penalty disadvantage, but Rosberg's pace and the difficulty of overtaking at Austria's short circuit kept the championship leader at bay. Massa's podium for Williams was a welcome result for the Brazilian veteran, demonstrating Williams' consistent competitiveness as Mercedes' closest challengers. Rosberg's fastest lap capped a perfect weekend at Red Bull's home circuit.

Rosberg's Austrian victory was crucial for keeping him in championship contention, closing the gap to Hamilton with his third win of 2015. The triumph demonstrated that Rosberg remained capable of defeating Hamilton when circumstances favored him, though the championship tide was clearly flowing in the Briton's direction. For Red Bull, hosting a race they couldn't win highlighted their continued struggles in the hybrid era.