US EditionNorris holds off Piastri to win Austrian GP after Verstappen crashes out
- Max Verstappen and Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli retired after a collision on the opening lap of the Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull's home race, on Sunday.
- Antonelli locked up his rear brakes while attempting to overtake and did not slow sufficiently, causing the collision that ended both their races.
- Both cars came to rest in the run-off area of Turn 3, prompting a safety car deployment and sending Verstappen out after 31 consecutive races in the points.
- Verstappen reported over the team radio that he was out of the race after being hit hard, while Antonelli expressed regret, explaining he locked his rear brakes during the incident. Following their investigation, the FIA stewards penalized Antonelli with a three-place grid drop.
- Verstappen's retirement dealt a major blow to his title defense, as he started the race 43 points behind leader Oscar Piastri and noted Red Bull still needs to improve pace.
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Max 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
The Mercedes rookie made a huge mistake at the start of the Austrian Grand Prix.
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SPIELBERG, Austria (Reuters) -Red Bull boss Christian Horner said the 2025 Formula One season was turning into a two-horse race between the McLaren drivers after his team had a home Austrian Grand Prix to forget on Sunday. Read full story
As in Canada, a tough duel between the two McLaren pilots Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri broke out in Austria. This time, however, there was no crash – even if only a few centimeters were missing.
The British adds his third win of the year, ahead of Piastri and Leclerc, taking advantage of the abandonment of Verstappen. Seventh square of Alonso and fiasco of Sainz, who could not take the exit. Read
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