George Russell secured his first Formula 1 victory at the Austrian Grand Prix. This monumental achievement marked a turning point in Russell's career, solidifying his status as a top contender in the world of motorsport. Russell's flawless performance on the Red Bull Ring track showcased his exceptional driving skills and strategic prowess.
Russell's win at the Austrian Grand Prix was a result of meticulous planning and precise execution. His ability to navigate through challenging corners and maintain consistent lap times set him apart from his competitors. Russell's victory serves as a testament to his dedication to the sport and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Verstappen and Norris were caught up in a ding-dong battle for top spot – with the British driver accusing his Red Bull rival of “dangerous” driving.
Then, on lap 64 of 71, Norris crashed into Verstappen’s Red Bull as he attempted a move for the lead with both cars suffering significant damage.
In his excitement at seeing the collision between Verstappen and Norris, Wolff immediately spoke to Russell over the Mercedes team radio, forgetting to go through the usual protocol of checking that his driver was at an appropriate point of the circuit to receive a message.
Red Bull will be left to consider that ultimately they had the win in their hands but for ill-fortune. Verstappen’s lead over Norris was just under seven seconds when he pitted on lap 52 of 71 and Norris followed him in. Red Bull, operationally usually exemplary, were left looking clumsy, slow on the left-rear tyre change with a sticking wheel nut and as they exited the pit the gap was down to under two seconds.
The clash left Vestappen with a punctured rear left and though Norris got past Verstappen’s stricken RB20 his own right rear tyre let go and the pair limped back to the pits. Verstappen was fitted a set of Soft tyres and released again, into P5, but Norris damage was too severe and the Briton was forced to retire.
The dramatic incident handed the lead the Russell, ahead of Piastri who had managed to pass Sainz, with Hamilton in fourth and moment after a flurry of final laps, the Mercedes driver took his second career grand prix win.
Further back, Max held on to fifth behind Hamilton, despite being handed a 10-second penalty for causing the collision with Norris Hülkenberg took Haas’ best finish of the season so far after passing Pérez on the final tour and the Mexican was left with seventh place ahead of the second Haas of Kevin Magnussen, RB’s Daniel Ricciardo and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly, who took the final point.
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