HINCH'S HEROES: Who makes Hinch's list after the Sprint weekend in Austria?

IndyCar Race Winner and AnalystJames Hinchcliffe

SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JULY 02: Race start view during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring

This season, former IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe is taking stock after every Grand Prix and presenting his ‘heroes’ from the weekend, exclusively for F1.com. Here are his picks from the Austrian Grand Prix.

Last weekend's race at the Red Bull Ring threw a little of everything at teams and drivers. From changing weather, to a short lap, and the return of the Sprint format, the 20 drivers were presented with no shortage of challenges. Not all the notable drives were rewarded with the finishes they deserved, so let’s take a look at who did what in Austria…

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HINCH'S HEROES: Who makes Hinch's list after the Sprint weekend in Austria?

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