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George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix, Verstappen finishes second

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 6:08 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix, Verstappen finishes second

Summary

George Russell claimed victory at the Austrian Grand Prix on June 28, moving up to second in the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship. Russell converted his pole position into an impressive win, despite challenges from Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. Verstappen, who bounced back from a qualifying crash, secured second place, while Antonelli took third. Lewis Hamilton, after a win in Barcelona, finished fifth in his Ferrari. The race featured a range of performances, with several drivers struggling against their expectations throughout the weekend.

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Key Details

•Russell wins his second race of 2026 at the Red Bull Ring
•Verstappen recovers from qualifying issues to finish second
•Antonelli maintains championship lead with a podium finish
•Hamilton's fifth-place finish disappointing after a Barcelona win
•The race highlighted various driver performances and challenges

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6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Russell impresses and Verstappen bounces back - driver ratings
6:08 PMBBC Sport — Russell impresses and Verstappen bounces back - driver ratings

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