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The Mercedes driver picked up a second grand prix victory after a late clash involving Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.
George Russell believes Mercedes is now in a position to “pick up the pieces” after “dreaming” Max Verstappen and Lando Norris would collide in the Austrian Grand Prix. On Lap 64, leader Verstappen and the chasing Norris collided at Turn 3, giving both punctures as third-placed Russell inherited the lead, going onto claim a second grand prix victory. It is both his and Mercedes’ first since the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix as the Briton described how he was watching the battle unfold and why Mercedes was in the right place at the right time. Russell expressed his amazement at how close they were to Verstappen and Norris, highlighting the team’s success in being there to take advantage of the situation. He praised the team’s efforts in capitalizing on the opportunity and emphasized their continuous improvement. Despite acknowledging that Red Bull and McLaren are still ahead, Russell believes Mercedes is making significant progress and is proud to be back on the top step.
