George Russell closes gap on F1 rival Kimi Antonelli at Austrian GP
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
George Russell secured victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, marking his first win of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The win allowed Russell to reduce his championship deficit to Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli to 40 points. Prior to this race, Russell had been at a challenging low point, struggling with performances that felt inconsistent, having not won since the season's opening round. With the upcoming British Grand Prix next, Russell expressed uncertainty about maintaining this positive momentum against Antonelli but remains hopeful about his form.
- •Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28, 2026.
- •Russell's victory reduced Antonelli's championship lead to 40 points.
- •Russell claimed just one podium before this win, showing recent struggles.
- •The British Grand Prix is next on the 2026 F1 calendar.
- •Russell faces challenges ahead with car setup and tire management.
"George Russell has admitted he was at a "low point" before closing his title-race deficit to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli over the last two rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
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