George Russell takes commanding victory at Austrian Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026

George Russell secured a dominant win at the Austrian Grand Prix after starting from pole position. The event took place at the Red Bull Ring on June 28, 2026. This victory marks Russell's first win since the season opener in Australia and follows a successful sprint race in China. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised Russell's performance, emphasizing his focus and determination throughout the race. Russell's win continues to build momentum for the team as they aim for strong performances in the remainder of the season.
- •George Russell wins the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28, 2026.
- •Russell started from pole and converted the lead into victory.
- •Toto Wolff praised Russell's "cold-blooded" approach in the race.
- •This win is Russell's first since the Australian Grand Prix.
- 3:30 PMMotorsport.com — Toto Wolff hails George Russell's "cold-blooded" Austrian GP victory
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Toto Wolff hails George Russell's "cold-blooded" Austrian GP victory
"Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff described George Russell as "cold-blooded" after the Briton's commanding win at the Austrian Grand Prix. Russell successfully converted pole position into the race win at the Red Bull Ring. It marked his first grand prix win since the season-opener in Australia. After winning in Australia and claiming the victory at the Chinese sprint race, Russell had ...Keep reading
"Toto Wolff praised George Russell’s “cold-blooded” Austrian Grand Prix victory
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 28, 2026, 3:30 PMToto Wolff hails George Russell's "cold-blooded" Austrian GP victory
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff described George Russell as "cold-blooded" after the Briton's commanding win at the Austrian Grand Prix. Russell successfully converted pole position into the race win at the Red Bull Ring. It marked his first grand prix win since the season-opener in Australia. After winning in Australia and claiming the victory at the Chinese sprint race, Russell had ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 3:30 PMToto Wolff hails George Russell's "cold-blooded" Austrian GP victory
Toto Wolff praised George Russell’s “cold-blooded” Austrian Grand Prix victory
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