George Russell celebrates victory at Spielberg in F1 race
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:47 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
George Russell secured a victory at the Spielberg Grand Prix, marking a pivotal win following an eventful three-month period. The win comes after a lengthy hiatus for Russell, evoking the sentiments of Kimi Raikkonen's famous remark from 2018. With the race concluded on June 28, the implications for Russell's season are significant as he aims to build momentum moving forward. The victory positions him favorably as the season progresses, boosting both his confidence and standing in the championship race.
- •George Russell wins at Spielberg Grand Prix on June 28
- •This marks a key victory after a challenging period
- •The win evokes Kimi Raikkonen's sentiments from 2018
- •Russell looks to build momentum for future races
- 5:47 AMMotorsport.com — Who slept best last night: George Russell
- 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — Who slept best last night: George Russell
"As Kimi Raikkonen famously said after winning in Austin in 2018: finally. He may have added another word before it, beginning with the same letter, to underline just how long he'd waited since Melbourne 2013. George Russell didn't have to wait five and a half years for his Spielberg victory. But after everything that's happened over the past three months, it must have felt almost as ...Keep reading
"First win since Melbourne for the man who began the year as Formula 1's pre-season favourite. Is he back in the fight?
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 29, 2026, 5:47 AMWho slept best last night: George Russell
As Kimi Raikkonen famously said after winning in Austin in 2018: finally. He may have added another word before it, beginning with the same letter, to underline just how long he'd waited since Melbourne 2013. George Russell didn't have to wait five and a half years for his Spielberg victory. But after everything that's happened over the past three months, it must have felt almost as ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 5:47 AMWho slept best last night: George Russell
First win since Melbourne for the man who began the year as Formula 1's pre-season favourite. Is he back in the fight?
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