George Russell Secures Mercedes’ First Win of the Season Amidst Dramatic Austrian GP

George Russell clinched Mercedes' first win of the season at the Austrian GP after a thrilling race involving collisions and penalties. A late clash between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen paved the way for Russell's victory. Verstappen faced a 10-second penalty, and Norris was forced to retire.

George Russell clinched a dramatic victory for Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix, marking the team's first win of the season. The triumph came after a late-race collision between McLaren's Lando Norris and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, which dramatically altered the race's outcome.

This is Russell's second win in Formula 1. McLaren's Oscar Piastri finished second, with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. taking third. The race took a turn in the final seven laps when Norris and Verstappen collided, resulting in substantial damage to both cars and a 10-second penalty for Verstappen.

The altercation between Norris and Verstappen allowed Russell, who was in third place, to seize the lead and ultimately secure victory. Lewis Hamilton finished fourth, with Verstappen in fifth place after his penalty.

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