First look inside the closed-door Austrian GP paddock

A first glimpse of the new Formula 1 emerged on Wednesday as teams began work at the Red Bull Ring ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.

Following a 110-day gap since the F1 season was shut down on the Friday of the Australian GP, teams are now back at work in the paddock getting prepared for the season opener.

New protocols have been put in place for the closed door events that will mark the start of the campaign, and the paddock had a different look to it.

As these exclusive photographs from Motorsport Images show, there are no motorhomes present, and instead teams are using bespoke facilities that have been put in place by race organisers.

Furthermore, the team’s trucks have been moved further away from the garages than they would previously have been, in a bid to give teams more space to work.

For a look at how the new normal for F1 is, have a look at the below gallery.

Racing Point transporters in the paddock

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A member of the Ferrari team in the paddock

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Racing Point transporters in the garage

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McLaren team members arrive in the paddock

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A member of the Mercedes team with their Pirelli tyres

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Members of the Racing Point team in the garage

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Alfa Romeo Racing hospitality

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Racing Point entrance to the garage

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A member of the Racing Point team during setup

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We race as one logo

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Mclaren Hospitality

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Racing Point transporters

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A member of the Racing Point team during setup

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Paddock preparations

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Alphatauri hospitality

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AlphaTauri hospitality

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AlphaTauri team setup

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Racing Point transporters in the garage

Photo by: Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images

A member of the Racing Point team during setup

Photo by: Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images

A member of the Racing Point team during setup

Photo by: Glenn Dunbar / Motorsport Images

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