George Russell leads Mercedes to victory at the Austrian Grand Prix
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:01 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
MotorsportsGeorge Russell secured his first Grand Prix win since Australia at the Austrian Grand Prix on July 26, 2026. Starting from pole, Russell maintained control throughout the race, finishing with a 10-second lead over Max Verstappen. Kimi Antonelli fought back to claim third after a challenging start. The race demonstrated the competitive tightness between teams, with Red Bull applying pressure late in the race. Teams now look ahead to the upcoming event at Silverstone.
- •Russell converts pole position to a race win at the Austrian GP.
- •Antonelli recovers from early struggles to finish third.
- •Red Bull's Verstappen closely contested the final laps.
- •Mercedes shows strong team performance with both drivers scoring well.
- •Teams prepare for the next race at Silverstone.
"The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Austrian Grand Prix.
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