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SPIELBERG. — Nico Rosberg is the only current Formula One driver to have won in Austria and Mercedes’ championship leader intends to keep it that way on Sunday by completing his hat-trick in Red Bull’s backyard.

The German arrives at the scenic Red Bull Ring buoyed by a victory in Baku which restored his lead over team mate and triple champion Lewis Hamilton to 24 points with 13 rounds remaining.

“Baku was a good weekend for me. I really felt at one with the car,” said Rosberg, who celebrated his 31st birthday on Monday. “I can’t wait to see what it can do in Spielberg. To have two wins from two races at any track is pretty special, so if I could make it three in three that would be awesome.

“It’s a short run to the first corner there and generally my starts and first corners have been strong this season.” — Reuters.