Hamilton wings way to top spot

Lewis Hamilton’s maiden visit to the Red Bull Ring culminated with the Briton emerging top dog in practice yesterday.

Situated in the Styrian mountains, the circuit — owned by billionaire energy drinks magnate Dietrich Mateschitz — is an old-school track complemented by modern-day facilities following a €75 million revamp.

Hamilton, however, conceded a fortnight ago his knowledge of the circuit was such he did not even know the direction of turn one.