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Mercedes’ George Russell benefitted from Max Verstappen and Lando Norris coming to blows in the closing stages to win a dramatic Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. Verstappen and Norris duelled over several laps but it ended in tears to provide Russell his second career win over McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. Most of […]
In a thrilling race, Russell secured his second career win, with Piastri and Sainz completing the podium. Drivers mostly chose Medium tires due to hot track temperatures, except for Zhou Guanyu who went for Hards. Verstappen’s strong start allowed him to keep the lead, while Hamilton battled through the pack. Hulkenberg and Ocon capitalized on Leclerc’s misfortune, with Magnussen also in the top 10. Hamilton overtook Sainz but had to give the place back, while the midfield battles intensified. As pit stops unfolded, Piastri took the lead, and Verstappen and Norris switched to Hards. The race remained intense, with Hamilton facing investigation for a track limit infringement.
