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George Russell secures Austrian Grand Prix victory over Max Verstappen

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

George Russell secures Austrian Grand Prix victory over Max Verstappen

Summary

George Russell claimed victory at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, edging out Max Verstappen in a tense final laps. Russell's win marks his first since the Australian Grand Prix, bringing him to second place in the drivers' championship, narrowing the gap to teammate Kimi Antonelli to 40 points. Verstappen, who finished second, showcased improved performance following Red Bull's recent car upgrades. Oscar Piastri of McLaren completed the race in fourth, while Lewis Hamilton dropped to fifth due to strategy issues with Ferrari. The race continues to highlight the competitive dynamics among leading teams this season.

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By the Numbers

•Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen.
•He regains second place in the drivers' championship.
•Antonelli finishes close behind Verstappen in third.
•Piastri finishes fourth for McLaren.
•Hamilton struggles to fifth amid strategic confusion.

Latest Updates

3:07 PMYahoo Sports — Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix ahead of Verstappen and Antonelli
2:57 PMRacer — Russell claims Austrian GP win despite late Verstappen surge
2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Russell holds nerve to seal victory in Austria
2:45 PMBBC Sport — Russell holds nerve to seal victory in Austria

What they're saying

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George Russell said it was “good to remind himself that he can do it” as he claimed a morale-boosting victory from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in Austria.
— Yahoo Sports