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George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix, enhances title chances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 3:01 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix, enhances title chances
Summary

George Russell secured victory at the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28, crossing the finish line 1.6 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. Russell's win revitalizes his championship aspirations, reducing Kimi Antonelli's title lead from 50 to 40 points. The race featured notable strategy challenges, particularly for Lewis Hamilton, whose three-stop strategy led to a fifth-place finish. Oscar Piastri placed fourth and Antonelli took third, closely trailing Verstappen. Russell's triumph comes ahead of the British Grand Prix next week.

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  • •Russell's victory ends a 112-day winless streak.
  • •Hamilton finished fifth after a problematic pit strategy.
  • •Antonelli retains the championship lead despite finishing third.
  • •Next race at Silverstone scheduled for next week.
  • •Verstappen remains a close challenger, finishing second.
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  • 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — George Russell holds off Max Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix and revive F1 title hopes
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A questionable three-stop strategy hampered Lewis Hamilton’s podium chances

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