George Russell Snags First Season Win at Austrian GP

George Russell claimed Mercedes’ first victory of the season at the Austrian GP, capitalizing on a late clash between McLaren’s Lando Norris and championship leader Max Verstappen. This marked Russell's second career GP win, with Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz Jr. finishing second and third, respectively.

George Russell secured Mercedes' first victory of the Formula 1 season in a dramatic Austrian Grand Prix. The win was clinched after a late collision between McLaren's Lando Norris and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

This is Russell's second career Grand Prix triumph. McLaren's Oscar Piastri placed second, followed by Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. in third.

Norris attempted to overtake Verstappen for the lead on Lap 64, resulting in a crash that incapacitated his car and earned Verstappen a 10-second penalty. Verstappen had shown dominance throughout the weekend, securing pole position and winning the sprint race.

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