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George Russell adopts unorthodox driving style to secure F1 Austrian GP victory

Motorsport.com • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:36 AM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

George Russell adopts unorthodox driving style to secure F1 Austrian GP victory
Summary

George Russell secured a victory at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix after starting from pole position. He employed an "abnormal" driving style to adapt to his 2026 Mercedes car, which he is still learning to master. The win marks his second of the season as Russell aims to close the gap on championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who finished third. Russell's performance follows a series of challenging races, and he acknowledges the importance of confidence in his capabilities. The victory comes before his home race at Silverstone.

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By the Numbers
  • •Russell wins the Austrian GP with a non-traditional driving style.
  • •He started from pole and secured his second win this season.
  • •Russell is 40 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the standings.
  • •The race saw Russell under pressure from Max Verstappen.
  • •He heads to the Silverstone home race following this victory.
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George Russell says he is still trying to gel with his 2026 Mercedes Formula 1 car and tried an "abnormal" driving style to secure the win at the Austrian Grand Prix. Russell took pole on Saturday and converted it into his second victory of the season on Sunday as he aims to reel in championship leader Kimi Antonelli. With the Italian finishing third, Russell now heads to his Silverstone home ...Keep reading

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George Russell says he is still trying to gel with his 2026 Mercedes Formula 1 car and tried an "abnormal" driving style to secure the win at the Austrian Grand Prix. Russell took pole on Saturday and converted it into his second victory of the season on Sunday as he aims to reel in championship leader Kimi Antonelli. With the Italian finishing third, Russell now heads to his Silverstone home ...Keep reading

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Russell says the work he and his Mercedes team have been doing to click with the 2026 car is starting to pay off after winning Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix

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