Austrian Grand Prix 2024: Verstappen Faces Fierce Competition at Home Track

Lando Norris emerges as a key challenger while unpredictable weather adds to the race's complexity.

Verstappen leads the championship by 69 points but has not secured pole in the last three races.
Lando Norris has finished second in three of the last four races, moving to second in the standings.
The Austrian GP will feature the third sprint race of the season, with a new two-day format.
Rain is forecasted for the weekend, potentially impacting race outcomes.
Mercedes and Ferrari are also expected to compete strongly, with recent upgrades showing promise.