Climate activists have been disrupting race weekends in various series recently. Only a few teams have the privilege of hosting a home race, and one of them is the current champion. The Red Bull Ring, located in the hills of Styria, Austria, has been the home track of the Austrian company since 2014. However, their plans to celebrate their home race are threatened as climate activists in the country intend to block access to the track.
The Austrian GP is very popular among fans, with the stands often filled with orange flags. It is also a source of pride for Red Bull as they are one of the few teams with a home race, unlike their competitors. Unfortunately, according to the Austrian newspaper Kleine Zeitung, several climate activists plan to obstruct access to the track, which could cause the event to fail.
In response to these threats, the Austrian police and race organizers have increased security measures around the track. They have also installed a high fence to prevent any interference with the smooth running of the race.
Following a dramatic victory at the Canadian GP, the current world champion was expected to continue his winning streak. However, concerns about other drivers closing in, such as [driver name] and [driver name], have dampened enthusiasm in recent weeks. Therefore, the Dutchman is hoping for a calm and successful victory for Red Bull at the Spanish GP.
When asked about his expectations for the Spanish GP, the 26-year-old driver expressed his desire to secure a win after a few challenging weeks where the Red Bull car was not performing at its best. Verstappen aims for a trouble-free weekend and intends to add another victory to his resume.
Despite their aspirations, McLaren and Ferrari are close competitors of Red Bull. Furthermore, they have not performed well, putting the Austrian team at a disadvantage compared to their rivals.