US EditionNorris holds off Piastri to win Austrian GP after Verstappen crashes out
- Max Verstappen experienced his first race retirement of the season following a first-lap crash with Mercedes newcomer Kimi Antonelli at Turn 3 during the Austrian Grand Prix.
- Antonelli caused the incident by locking his rear brakes and braking late while trying to avoid a collision with Liam Lawson, leading to the contact that ended both drivers' races.
- Both cars ended in the run-off area, the safety car was deployed, and Verstappen expressed frustration over team radio while Antonelli apologized, admitting his mistake to his team.
- Following a stewards' investigation, Antonelli received a three-place grid penalty for the upcoming Silverstone race, marking a disciplinary response to the collision.
- Verstappen's retirement ended his run of 31 consecutive points finishes and dealt a major blow to his chances of retaining the championship, while Carlos Sainz also retired after his car caught fire.
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Lando Norris won in front of team-mate Oscar Piastri. Charles Leclerc completes the podium. ...
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Winston-Salem JournalNorris holds off Piastri to win F1 Austrian GP
SPIELBERG, Austria — In the week when the "F1" movie hit theaters, Formula 1 delivered some real-life cinematic moments of its own.
What a debacle at Red Bull's home game in Austria. Formula 1 superstar Max Verstappen has to say goodbye to the World Cup after an uninsolved crash. McLaren, on the other hand, is celebrating a double success. And Sauber is doing a clean job.
The reigning world champion is experiencing a debacle in Austria. After the race, Red Bull speaks plainly – with hard words.
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The TelegraphMax Verstappen brands Kimi Antonelli a ‘f------ idiot’ after crash ends title hopes
Telegraph Sport 29 June 2025 at 3:33 pm UTC·2 min read Max Verstappen lashed out at Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli after retiring on the opening lap of Red Bull’s home Austrian Grand Prix. The four-time world champion had started seventh on the grid, with Italian rookie Antonelli ninth, at a circuit where he has won a record five times. Antonelli, who clearly caused the turn three
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