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George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen and Lando Norris collided, allowing Russell to take the lead.
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The incident occurred with 20 laps remaining, and Russell held on to secure his second career victory.
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Oscar Piastri finished second, and Carlos Sainz took third place, with Verstappen finishing fifth despite a puncture and a 10-second penalty.
George Russell took advantage of a late-race collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to win the Austrian Grand Prix. The incident saw Verstappen, who was leading at the time, and Norris make contact, allowing Russell to inherit the lead. He held on to secure his second career victory and Mercedes’ first win since the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix.
The race was marked by a fierce battle between Verstappen and Norris, with the two drivers engaging in a wheel-to-wheel duel before their collision. Verstappen was deemed responsible for the incident and received a 10-second penalty, but still finished fifth. Oscar Piastri delivered a strong performance to take second place, while Carlos Sainz finished third after starting from 19th on the grid.
The result sees Verstappen maintain his lead in the championship standings, while Russell’s victory boosts his chances of a top-three finish. The race also saw strong performances from Haas drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen, who finished sixth and eighth respectively.
