2021 Austrian Grand Prix Podium Finish

Lore & Background

Ocon's win was the first for the Enstone-based team since the 2013 Australian Grand Prix and the first for a Renault-badged engine since the 2014 Belgian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz Jr. completed the podium after Sebastian Vettel was disqualified from second. Pierre Gasly earned the fastest lap. Williams scored their first double points finish since the 2018 Italian Grand Prix.

In Their Own Story

The air at the Red Bull Ring was thick with the scent of burnt rubber and anticipation as Esteban Ocon crossed the finish line. The roar of the V6 hybrid engine faded into a deafening silence before erupting into cheers from the Alpine pit wall. It wasn't just about the points; it was the validation of months of relentless work in Enstone. As Ocon climbed onto the second step, holding his helmet high, the blue and white livery seemed to glow under the Austrian sun, signaling a new era where Alpine belonged among the elite.

Reader's Guide

The race started on intermediate tyres due to rain. A multi-car collision on the first lap eliminated Sergio Pérez and Lando Norris, and damaged Max Verstappen's car. After a red flag, most cars started from the pits on slicks, while leader Hamilton started from the grid on intermediates. Ocon took the lead when Hamilton pitted and held it to the finish, aided by teammate Fernando Alonso's defensive driving against Hamilton.

Did You Know?

• Ocon's win remains his most recent as of the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, and the most recent by a French driver in Formula One.
• It was the last win achieved by a Renault-badged car in Formula One, as Renault left the sport at the end of 2025.
• Vettel was disqualified after post-race scrutineering could not extract the required one-litre fuel sample from his car.