The Red Bull Ring was built as a Scalextric track for a man who could afford anything: Dietrich Mateschitz, purveyor of soft drinks. He built it here in the green glory of the Styrian mountains after his own company’s image. At the centre of the confection is a giant steel bull charging through a ring. But a year from his inaugural race with its hoopla and high hopes, Mateschitz is not only a touch bored with his new toy, but ready to throw it out of his pram. Scroll down to video He is considering quitting the sport after two lean years.Niki Lauda hits out at regulations claiming too many 'stick their oars in'Lauda believes Formula One has been 'regulated to death down the years'Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel was fastest in practice head of Sunday's raceNico Rosberg was second fastest, with Lewis Hamilton only fifth fastest
_ raced in an era when personalities lived life to the full, never knowing in those more dangerous times whether their next race would be their last.