Mercedes were in contention for the victory at the British Grand Prix until their aspirations were dashed by an untimely Safety Car.
The 2022 Formula 3 Championship is the 13th season of Formula 3 and the 4th season under FIA Formula 3 Championship moniker.
The Austrian Grand Prix has been held at two different locations in southeastern Austria, being originally held in Zeltweg.
Carlos Sainz held off Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton, who had both been in excellent form all weekend of the British Grand Prix.
Aston Martin's s performance has improved, with points scored in each of the previous three races and a 6th place finish in Azerbaijan.
The Mercedes technical director Mike Elliott is trying to temper expectations that it will soon begin competing with Red Bull and Ferrari.
The Volkswagen Group will enter the sport, with Porsche and Audi as potential engine providers, as has long been known.
Carlos Sainz finished second to Max Verstappen in the Canadian Grand Prix, less than a second behind the Red Bull driver.
The major reason for there not being any official announcements is that the FIA must first accept the new engine specifications.
Red Bull has suspended Juri Vips following an incidence of racist comments on Twitch, and they are now conducting an inquiry.