George Russell secures victory at 2026 Austrian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
George Russell won the Formula 1 race in Austria on June 28, 2026, driving for Mercedes. Starting from pole position, Russell delivered a dominant performance, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli, who completed the podium. This victory marks Russell's second win of the season, allowing him to overtake teammate Lewis Hamilton in the standings, now just 40 points behind Antonelli. Russell's previous win was at the Australian Grand Prix earlier this season.
- •Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix held on June 28, 2026.
- •Max Verstappen finished second, with Kimi Antonelli in third.
- •Russell moves ahead of Hamilton in the championship standings.
- •This is Russell's first victory since Australia earlier this season.
- •Mercedes showcased superior speed during the race.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — George Russell wins Formula 1 race in Austria in 2026, full results
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