2020 Styrian Grand Prix
The 2020 Styrian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 12 July 2020 at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Styria, Austria, serving as the second round of the 2020 Formula One World Championship.[1][2] This inaugural edition of the event, named after the surrounding Styria region, marked the first time the circuit hosted a race under this title and was conducted without spectators due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.[3][4] Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton won from pole position, securing his 85th career victory ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas in second and Red Bull's Max Verstappen in third.[2][5] The 71-lap race over the 4.318 km circuit was characterized by a chaotic start, with multiple collisions on the opening lap leading to early retirements for drivers including Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll of Racing Point.[5][6] Both Ferrari drivers, Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel, retired early after colliding with each other on the opening lap. Despite the incidents, Hamilton dominated from the front, pulling away to win by 13.719 seconds over Bottas, who fended off a late challenge from Verstappen.[2] McLaren's Carlos Sainz claimed the additional point for fastest lap with a time of 1:05.619 on lap 68, setting a new track record.[7] As part of Formula One's revised calendar amid the pandemic, the Styrian Grand Prix formed a double-header with the Austrian Grand Prix held at the same venue the previous weekend, marking the sport's return after a four-month postponement.[3][4] The event highlighted Mercedes' early-season dominance, with Hamilton drawing level with Bottas on 43 points in the Drivers' Championship, while Ferrari struggled with reliability and strategy issues.[2] Lando Norris impressed for McLaren with a fifth-place finish, contributing to the team's solid points haul in the shortened 17-race season.[6]Background
COVID-19 Pandemic and Schedule Changes
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the 2020 Formula One season, leading to the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix on March 13, 2020, after a McLaren team member tested positive, and the postponement of the Bahrain and Vietnamese Grands Prix the same day due to escalating global health concerns.[8] Subsequent races, including those in China, the Netherlands, Spain, Monaco, and Canada, were also postponed or cancelled as the virus spread, leaving the championship without any points scored prior to July.[9] This reset the season, with all drivers and teams entering the opening events on equal footing. On June 2, 2020, Formula One announced the first eight races of a revised calendar, starting with the Austrian Grand Prix on July 3–5 at the Red Bull Ring, followed immediately by the Styrian Grand Prix on July 10–12 at the same venue in Spielberg, Styria.[10] The full 17-race schedule was later finalized on August 25, 2020, but the back-to-back Austrian events marked the season's restart, capitalizing on Austria's relatively low infection rates and strict national controls that made it one of the safer European locations for hosting amid the pandemic.[11] The Styrian Grand Prix was the first race to bear that name, honoring the Styria region where the circuit is located, a decision influenced by the need for consecutive events at a single, logistically efficient site during restricted travel.[12] To mitigate health risks, Formula One implemented stringent protocols for the season, including mandatory COVID-19 testing for all personnel before travel and upon arrival, with negative results required for paddock access.[13] Races operated as closed-door events without spectators, VIPs, or guests to minimize exposure, while teams maintained bio-secure "bubbles" limiting interactions to essential staff—capped at around 80 per team—and restricting movement outside designated areas.[14] These measures, enforced by the FIA and local authorities, ensured the Styrian Grand Prix could proceed safely as the second round of the pandemic-altered championship.[15]Pre-Race Championship Standings
Prior to the 2020 Styrian Grand Prix, the Formula One season had just commenced with the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, marking the first points-scoring event after a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that postponed the original March start.[3] No championship points had been awarded before this opening round, setting a clean slate for all drivers and teams.[9] In the Drivers' Championship standings following the Austrian Grand Prix, Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas held the lead with 25 points after his victory, ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in second with 18 points for his runner-up finish. McLaren's Lando Norris sat third with 16 points, benefiting from third place plus the additional point for the fastest lap. Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton, who recovered to fourth after a qualifying penalty, accumulated 12 points.[16]| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | 25 |
| 2 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 18 |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 16 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 12 |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz Jr. | McLaren | 10 |
| 6 | Sergio Pérez | Racing Point | 8 |
Entrants and Driver Line-ups
The 2020 Styrian Grand Prix, held as the second round of the Formula One World Championship at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria, featured a full 20-car grid adhering to the season's FIA-approved entry regulations, with all 10 constructor teams participating using their standard driver line-ups from the opening Austrian Grand Prix.[19] No driver substitutions or debutants occurred for this event, maintaining continuity in personnel.[1] Due to COVID-19 protocols, each team had reserve drivers on standby to mitigate risks from potential positive tests, impacting logistics with restricted travel bubbles and reduced on-site staff.[20] The entrants comprised the following teams, drivers, chassis, and power units, reflecting the diverse nationalities and bases typical of the grid:| Team | Nationality | Base Location | Drivers (Car No.) | Chassis | Power Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team | Germany | Brackley, United Kingdom | Lewis Hamilton (44), Valtteri Bottas (77) | W11 EQ Power+ | Mercedes M12 E-Tech PU |
| Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow | Italy | Maranello, Italy | Sebastian Vettel (5), Charles Leclerc (16) | SF1000 | Ferrari 065/6 |
| Aston Martin Red Bull Racing | Austria | Milton Keynes, United Kingdom | Max Verstappen (33), Alexander Albon (23) | RB16 | Honda RA620H |
| Renault F1 Team | France | Enstone, United Kingdom (chassis); Viry-Châtillon, France (engine) | Daniel Ricciardo (3), Esteban Ocon (31) | R.S.20 | Renault E-Tech 20 |
| McLaren F1 Team | United Kingdom | Woking, United Kingdom | Carlos Sainz Jr. (55), Lando Norris (4) | MCL35 | Renault E-Tech 20 |
| BWT Racing Point F1 Team | United Kingdom | Silverstone, United Kingdom | Sergio Pérez (11), Lance Stroll (18) | RP20 | Mercedes M12 E-Tech PU |
| Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda | Italy | Faenza, Italy | Pierre Gasly (10), Daniil Kvyat (26) | AT01 | Honda RA620H |
| Alfa Romeo Racing Orlen | Switzerland | Hinwil, Switzerland | Kimi Räikkönen (7), Antonio Giovinazzi (99) | C39 | Ferrari 065/6 |
| Haas F1 Team | United States | Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States | Romain Grosjean (8), Kevin Magnussen (20) | VF-20 | Ferrari 065/6 |
| Williams Racing | United Kingdom | Grove, United Kingdom | George Russell (63), Nicholas Latifi (6) | FW43 | Mercedes M12 E-Tech PU |
Technical Developments and Upgrades
The 2020 Formula One season was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which influenced development priorities through the FIA's token system. Introduced in April 2020, this system limited teams to a maximum of two tokens for significant modifications to key components like the power unit, chassis, and gearbox when carrying over their 2020 cars into the 2021 season, effectively freezing most parts to reduce costs and ensure parity amid reduced testing and logistical challenges.[23][24] This framework encouraged teams to focus on reliability enhancements and minor updates during the latter part of 2020 rather than major redesigns. Mercedes introduced minor aerodynamic adjustments to the front wing of the W11 for the Styrian Grand Prix, featuring squared-off endplates aimed at optimizing airflow and increasing downforce, particularly beneficial in the twisty sector 2 of the Red Bull Ring. These tweaks were part of a broader effort to refine balance without expending development tokens on major overhauls, allowing the team to maintain its competitive edge from the preceding Austrian Grand Prix.[25] Red Bull Racing focused on rear-end aerodynamic refinements for the RB16, including updates to manage tyre wake more effectively and improve diffuser efficiency, though no entirely new floor was deployed. These changes, centered on the rear wing assembly with added vanes and serrations, sought to balance drag reduction and downforce for the high-speed sections of the circuit while adhering to the season's development constraints.[26][27] Following reliability concerns with its power unit exposed during the Austrian Grand Prix—where Ferrari's overall performance deficit was confirmed without immediate hardware solutions—the team implemented engine mapping adjustments for the Styrian event to enhance stability and mitigate potential failures under race conditions. These software tweaks complemented fast-tracked aerodynamic updates, such as a revised front wing with a rounder footplate and adjusted flaps to boost inner-wheel downforce, all while operating under the token-limited regulations that curbed power unit evolution.[28][29]Tyre Allocations and Supplier Details
Pirelli, the exclusive tyre supplier for the 2020 Formula One season, nominated the C2 as the hard compound, C3 as the medium, and C4 as the soft for the Styrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.[30] Each driver received a fixed allocation of 13 sets of slick tyres due to the season's logistical adjustments amid the COVID-19 pandemic: two sets of the C2 hard, three sets of the C3 medium, and eight sets of the C4 soft.[31] In addition to the slicks, drivers were provided with three sets of full wet tyres and four sets of intermediate tyres to handle potential variable weather conditions.[32] Under the FIA sporting regulations, if the race was declared dry, each driver was required to use at least two different slick compounds during the event to promote strategic variety.[33] The Red Bull Ring's layout, characterized by its short length and abrupt elevation changes—particularly in Turns 3 and 4, where the uphill right-left complex imposes significant longitudinal loads—contributed to notable tyre degradation, especially on the rears. This track characteristic typically favored strategies balancing the grippy C4 soft for qualifying and early race stints with the more durable C3 medium for longer runs.[34] Pirelli's pre-event analysis, informed by data from the preceding Austrian Grand Prix at the same circuit, highlighted the C4 soft compound's strong durability even in warmer conditions, allowing for extended stints without excessive wear.[35] Weather forecasts indicating possible showers added a layer of complexity, potentially necessitating the use of intermediate or full wet tyres, though the primary focus remained on dry-running strategies.[30]Practice Sessions
First and Second Free Practice
The first free practice session for the 2020 Styrian Grand Prix was held in dry conditions on 10 July 2020, with air temperatures around 30°C and track temperatures peaking at 54°C, which highlighted the importance of effective tyre warm-up procedures to maintain grip.[35] Sergio Pérez topped the timings for Racing Point with a lap of 1:04.867 after 32 laps, 0.096 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen in the Red Bull, while the Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton placed third and fourth respectively at 1:05.089 (+0.222s) and 1:05.120 (+0.253s).[36] With rain forecast for the following day's session, teams prioritized long-run simulations on the medium and hard compounds to evaluate race pace and tyre degradation, allowing initial setup refinements under race-like fuel loads.[37]| Position | Driver | Team | Time (Gap) | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Pérez | Racing Point | 1:04.867 | 32 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | +0.096s | 31 |
| 3 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | +0.222s | 31 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | +0.253s | 29 |
| 5 | Lance Stroll | Racing Point | +0.529s | 36 |
| Position | Driver | Team | Time (Gap) | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:03.660 | 27 |
| 2 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | +0.043s | 36 |
| 3 | Sergio Pérez | Racing Point | +0.217s | 43 |
| 4 | Lance Stroll | Racing Point | +0.581s | 43 |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz | McLaren | +0.673s | 45 |
Third Free Practice and Weather Effects
The third free practice session (FP3) for the 2020 Styrian Grand Prix was scheduled to begin at 12:00 local time on Saturday, July 11, at the Red Bull Ring. However, heavy rain began falling shortly before the start, leading to an initial delay. The session was red-flagged just minutes after the scheduled start time due to torrential downpours and severely reduced visibility, and it was ultimately cancelled approximately 40 minutes later by race officials.[41][42] No competitive running took place, with drivers limited to installation laps to check systems before the session was abandoned. This left teams without fresh data from Saturday practice, forcing them to rely heavily on the drier conditions and setups from FP2 the previous day. The lack of track time heightened uncertainty ahead of a potentially wet qualifying session later that afternoon.[41][42] Amid the weather disruptions, McLaren driver Lando Norris was handed a three-place grid penalty by the stewards for overtaking under yellow flags during FP1, a decision announced on Friday evening. This penalty, stemming from an incident on Friday, would drop him from his provisional qualifying position.[43][44] Despite the morning deluge that washed out FP3, weather forecasts indicated a shift toward drier conditions for the race on Sunday, with minimal chance of precipitation expected and temperatures around 20-21°C. This outlook provided some relief for teams planning strategies based on intermediate or full wet tyres if needed during qualifying, though Pirelli had allocated sufficient wet compounds for the weekend.[45][46]Qualifying
Session Conditions and Format
The qualifying session for the 2020 Styrian Grand Prix commenced at approximately 16:46 CEST, delayed by 46 minutes from the scheduled 16:00 start due to heavy rain soaking the Red Bull Ring circuit.[47] Drivers initially fitted full wet tires as the track conditions were treacherous, with persistent rainfall preventing any transition to intermediate compounds despite brief easing in some sectors.[48] The third free practice session had been cancelled earlier that day owing to torrential downpours, compelling teams to base setups on data from the preceding dry practice runs.[47] The session adhered to the standard knockout format under FIA regulations: Q1 ran for 18 minutes to eliminate the five slowest drivers, Q2 followed for 15 minutes to drop another five, and Q3 provided a 12-minute battle among the remaining top 10 for grid positions.[49] However, proceedings were disrupted by a red flag midway through Q1, triggered by standing water and Antonio Giovinazzi's aquaplaning-induced spin and crash at Turn 4, which halted the segment 13 seconds prematurely and compressed the overall schedule.[49] No further interruptions occurred in Q2 or Q3, though intensifying rain between segments heightened variability in grip levels.[50] Drivers faced acute challenges from aquaplaning risks amid the deluge, exemplified by incidents such as Alex Albon's spin at Turn 3 in Q1, from which he recovered to continue, and Max Verstappen's off-track excursion in Q3 at the penultimate corner without sustaining damage.[47] These events underscored the precarious balance required in managing visibility, braking, and throttle input on a waterlogged surface.[51] The FIA, under Race Director Michael Masi, elected against additional postponements despite the severity of the weather, deeming the circuit sufficiently safe to proceed once initial rainfall subsided marginally, in order to maintain the weekend timetable.[47] This decision was praised by several competitors for enabling the session to unfold, marking it as the first fully wet qualifying at the Red Bull Ring since its F1 debut in 2007.[51]Lap Times and Pole Determination
In the final phase of qualifying (Q3) for the 2020 Styrian Grand Prix, heavy rain had intensified following lighter showers during earlier sessions, forcing all drivers to switch to intermediate tyres for their competitive laps. Lewis Hamilton delivered an exceptional performance, securing pole position with a lap time of 1:19.273, which stood as the fastest time of the session despite the treacherous conditions. This effort placed him 1.216 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, who recorded 1:20.489 after struggling with a spin in the final sector during his final attempt. Carlos Sainz completed the top three with a time of 1:20.671, highlighting McLaren's strong adaptation to the wet track.[52][53][54] Hamilton's pole lap showcased Mercedes' superior traction in the low-grip environment, particularly in sectors 2 and 3, where the car's setup allowed for better control through the flowing turns and elevation changes at the Red Bull Ring. Verstappen, meanwhile, demonstrated Red Bull's strength in sector 1, posting a purple (fastest) sector time there on his last run, but he was unable to capitalize due to a loss of grip in the subsequent sectors, ultimately costing him over a second overall. This sector disparity underscored the challenges of balancing speed and stability in the downpour, with Hamilton's clean, committed driving across all sectors proving decisive.[55][47] The full top-10 rundown from Q3 reflected the chaotic nature of the session, with drivers posting times spread over more than three seconds:| Position | Driver | Team | Q3 Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:19.273 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:20.489 |
| 3 | Carlos Sainz | McLaren | 1:20.671 |
| 4 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | 1:20.701 |
| 5 | Esteban Ocon | Renault | 1:20.922 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:20.925 |
| 7 | Alexander Albon | Red Bull | 1:21.011 |
| 8 | Pierre Gasly | AlphaTauri | 1:21.028 |
| 9 | Daniel Ricciardo | Renault | 1:21.192 |
| 10 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari | 1:21.651 |
Penalties and Grid Formation
Following the qualifying session held in wet conditions, where Lewis Hamilton secured pole position with a lap time of 1:19.273, the stewards issued several penalties that altered the starting order.[52] Lando Norris of McLaren was demoted three places on the grid for overtaking under yellow flags during the first free practice session, dropping from his qualified sixth position to ninth.[58] Charles Leclerc of Ferrari received a three-place grid penalty for impeding AlphaTauri's Daniil Kvyat in sector two during Q2, resulting in a drop from eleventh to fourteenth.[59] Alfa Romeo's Antonio Giovinazzi was handed a five-place penalty for fitting a new gearbox outside the permitted allocation, moving him from his qualified nineteenth to nineteenth after adjustments, as lower positions were unavailable.[60] Haas driver Romain Grosjean was mandated to start from the pit lane after his team violated parc fermé rules by making unauthorized modifications to the car post-qualifying, including repairs to address a water pump failure that prevented him from setting a lap time.[61] The adjusted grid positioned Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton on pole, followed by Red Bull's Max Verstappen in second, McLaren's Carlos Sainz in third, and Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas in fourth; Renault's Esteban Ocon started fifth, Red Bull's Alex Albon sixth, AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly seventh, Renault's Daniel Ricciardo eighth, Norris ninth, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel tenth, Williams' George Russell eleventh, Racing Point's Lance Stroll twelfth, Kvyat thirteenth, Leclerc fourteenth, Haas' Kevin Magnussen fifteenth, Alfa Romeo's Kimi Räikkönen sixteenth, Racing Point's Sergio Pérez seventeenth, Williams' Nicholas Latifi eighteenth, Giovinazzi nineteenth, with Grosjean in the pit lane.[53]Race
Start and Opening Lap Incidents
The 2020 Styrian Grand Prix began under dry conditions at the Red Bull Ring, with Lewis Hamilton maintaining his pole position advantage for a clean start ahead of Max Verstappen in second.[62] Further back in the midfield, chaos erupted at Turn 3 on the opening lap when Charles Leclerc attempted an inside pass on teammate Sebastian Vettel under braking, resulting in contact that destroyed Vettel's rear wing and caused severe floor damage to both Ferrari cars.[63] The collision scattered debris across the track, prompting the immediate deployment of the safety car to neutralize the race and allow marshals to clear the wreckage.[64] Both Ferrari drivers pitted at the end of lap 1 for repairs, with Vettel retiring immediately due to irreparable rear wing damage, while Leclerc continued under safety car conditions but was instructed to retire on lap 4 owing to his car's compromised floor aerodynamics.[65] The safety car period lasted through laps 2 and 3, with the race restarting on lap 4; Hamilton retained the lead at the green-flag resumption, followed closely by Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas.[62] Amid the opening-lap frenzy, Haas driver Kevin Magnussen capitalized on the incident to advance from 15th on the grid to 12th position through aggressive overtaking, though no additional retirements occurred at this stage.[66]Mid-Race Strategies and Overtakes
The predominant race strategy was a one-stop from soft to medium tyres, adopted by the leading drivers to capitalise on low tyre degradation at the Red Bull Ring.[7] Lewis Hamilton, starting on softs, executed his stop on lap 27 in 21.729 seconds, switching to mediums and rejoining ahead of the field to maintain his lead.[67] Valtteri Bottas followed a similar approach, pitting on lap 34 for a 21.376-second stop onto mediums, briefly leading after Hamilton's stop before being repassed.[67] Max Verstappen, pitting earlier on lap 24 for a quick 20.937-second medium tyre change, rejoined in third but pressured Hamilton closely in the ensuing laps.[67] Tyre management proved straightforward due to the cool track temperatures, with soft tyres sustaining performance for 20-30 laps before notable drop-off, and mediums lasting the remainder of the 71-lap race without excessive wear.[7] McLaren employed an offset strategy, pitting Carlos Sainz on lap 32 for a delayed 25.983-second stop onto mediums—rejoining in traffic—and Lando Norris later on lap 39 for a 22.406-second change, allowing Norris to extend his soft stint and gain positions through fresher tyres in the second half.[67][68] This approach helped Norris climb to fourth by lap 50, while Sainz recovered midfield ground despite the setback.[69] Key overtakes defined the mid-race battles, with Verstappen mounting pressure on Hamilton from laps 25-40 but fading as his earlier pit stop left him on older mediums by lap 50.[69][64] Bottas overtook Sainz on lap 6 to claim third, a position he defended until Hamilton's pit cycle shuffled the order, though Sainz's slow stop hindered his counter-attacks.[69] Sergio Pérez executed multiple passes from the midfield, advancing 11 positions overall by lap 50 through aggressive tyre conservation on mediums.[69] No additional safety cars disrupted proceedings after the opening lap, and Esteban Ocon maintained a midfield hold in sixth until retiring on lap 25 due to mechanical failure.[7]Closing Laps and Final Positions
As the 2020 Styrian Grand Prix entered its final 20 laps, Lewis Hamilton continued to dominate, extending his lead over Max Verstappen to approximately 8.4 seconds by lap 60 while running on medium tyres following his mid-race pit stop. Verstappen, who had been chasing the Mercedes driver earlier, began experiencing significant tyre drop-off on his mediums, which hampered his pace and allowed teammate Valtteri Bottas to close in after the Finn's own strategic one-stop approach. With mid-race pit strategies setting up extended stints, the leaders focused on managing degradation in the warming dry conditions at the Red Bull Ring.[69] On lap 67, Bottas capitalized on Verstappen's fading grip to overtake him for second place using DRS on the main straight, securing a position he would hold to the finish. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz, running in the midfield after pitting for fresh soft tyres on lap 66, unleashed a strong late push; on lap 68, he set the race's fastest lap of 1:05.619, shattering the previous Red Bull Ring record and earning the bonus championship point despite his ninth-place finish. Verstappen responded by pitting on the same lap for new softs in an attempt to claim the point, but his effort fell 0.526 seconds short of Sainz's benchmark.[70][69][1] The closing laps remained incident-free for the podium contenders, with the full field completing all 71 laps under stable dry conditions as track temperatures rose into the mid-30s Celsius. Hamilton crossed the chequered flag 13.719 seconds ahead of Bottas, who finished 19.979 seconds clear of Verstappen in third, marking a Mercedes one-two and Red Bull's first podium of the season.[70][69]Race Classification
The 2020 Styrian Grand Prix awarded points to the top ten finishers according to the standard Formula One scoring system: 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, and 1 point respectively, with an additional bonus point for the driver setting the fastest lap, provided they finished in the top ten.[1] Carlos Sainz of McLaren claimed this bonus with a lap time of 1:05.619 on lap 68, establishing a new track record.[71] The race, held over 71 laps at the Red Bull Ring, saw Lewis Hamilton secure victory for Mercedes in a total time of 1:22:50.683, marking his first win of the 2020 season.[71] The full classification, including gaps to the leader, points scored, and number of pit stops (primarily one-stop strategies on soft to medium tires, with select drivers opting for two stops to chase the fastest lap point), is as follows:| Position | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Gap | Points | Pit Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 71 | 1:22:50.683 | 25 | 1 |
| 2 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | 71 | +13.719 | 18 | 1 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 71 | +33.698 | 15 | 2 |
| 4 | Alexander Albon | Red Bull | 71 | +44.400 | 12 | 1 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 71 | +1:01.470 | 10 | 1 |
| 6 | Sergio Pérez | Racing Point | 71 | +1:02.387 | 8 | 1 |
| 7 | Lance Stroll | Racing Point | 71 | +1:02.453 | 6 | 1 |
| 8 | Daniel Ricciardo | Renault | 71 | +1:02.591 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz Jr. | McLaren | 70 | +1 lap | 3 | 2 |
| 10 | Daniil Kvyat | AlphaTauri | 70 | +1 lap | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Kimi Räikkönen | Alfa Romeo | 70 | +1 lap | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas | 70 | +1 lap | 0 | 1 |
| 13 | Romain Grosjean | Haas | 70 | +1 lap | 0 | 1 |
| 14 | Antonio Giovinazzi | Alfa Romeo | 70 | +1 lap | 0 | 1 |
| 15 | Pierre Gasly | AlphaTauri | 70 | +1 lap | 0 | 2 |
| 16 | George Russell | Williams | 69 | +2 laps | 0 | 1 |
| 17 | Nicholas Latifi | Williams | 69 | +2 laps | 0 | 1 |
| NC | Esteban Ocon | Renault | 25 | DNF | 0 | 0 |
| NC | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 4 | DNF | 0 | 1 |
| NC | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari | 1 | DNF | 0 | 0 |
Post-Race
Updated Championship Standings
Following the 2020 Styrian Grand Prix, Valtteri Bottas held the lead in the Drivers' Championship with 43 points, six points ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton in second place on 37 points.[72] Lando Norris remained third with 25 points, achieved through a third-place finish in the preceding Austrian Grand Prix plus a recovery to fifth in Styria.[73] Charles Leclerc sat fourth on 18 points, while Max Verstappen, who scored 8 points in Austria, climbed to fifth with 23 points from his Styrian podium.[74]| Position | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valtteri Bottas | Mercedes | 43 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 37 |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 25 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 18 |
| 5 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 23 |