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Russell seals victory in thrilling Austrian Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen and Antonelli
- On Sunday, British driver George Russell ended his 112-day winless streak by clinching victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, finishing 1.6 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen at the Red Bull Ring.
- Russell's triumph followed a strategic battle against Verstappen, while a questionable three-stop strategy hampered Lewis Hamilton, who finished fifth and now trails the championship pace by 46 points.
- During their on-track duel, Verstappen complained about Hamilton's driving, saying, "That's a penalty, a clear penalty," after the Red Bull driver overtook him at Turn 6.
- Russell's victory allowed him to reduce championship leader Kimi Antonelli's title advantage from 50 points to 40, while Antonelli secured third place just three-tenths behind Verstappen.
- With his championship hopes reignited, Russell said, "It's incredible to be back on the top step," as he prepares for the British Grand Prix next week.
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George Russell triumphs at the Grand Prix of Austria – but also the four-time world champion Max Verstappen convinces and slips into his favorite role: that of the hunter.
·Zürich, Switzerland
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SPIELBERG, Austria.– Not only did George Russell win the Austrian Grand Prix 2026, but he regained a good level of self-esteem because no one was able to attack him since the first round, turning his pole of Saturday into victory. Neither Max Verstappen — who in another race “a lo Max” went from fifth to the escort position — nor did the competition leader, Kimi Antonelli, who made some mistakes in the first meters, enter the battle, having to s…
·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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The Formula One driver George Russell has won the Grand Prix of Austria.
·Germany
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