George Russell claims victory at Austrian GP over Max Verstappen
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:52 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28, 2026, holding off Max Verstappen in a closely contested race. Starting from pole position, Russell maintained his lead for most of the race, finishing 1.6 seconds ahead of Verstappen. Kimi Antonelli, championship leader and Russell's Mercedes teammate, nearly overtook Verstappen at the end, finishing third. This victory marks Russell's first since the season opener in Australia and narrows his points deficit to Antonelli to 40. Russell's win comes in the eighth round of 22 scheduled for the season.
- •George Russell wins Austrian GP by 1.6 seconds over Max Verstappen
- •Kimi Antonelli finishes third, closing the gap in points
- •Russell's victory is his first since the season's opening race
- •The race is the eighth of 22 in the 2026 season
- •Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth behind Oscar Piastri
"George Russell held off Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix to reinvigorate his championship challenge with a first victory since the opening round of the season.
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