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 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.
- •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
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Russell impresses and Verstappen bounces back - driver ratings
- 6:08 PMBBC Sport — Russell impresses and Verstappen bounces back - driver ratings
"BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Austrian Grand Prix.
"BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Austrian Grand Prix.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 6:13 PMRussell impresses and Verstappen bounces back - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Austrian Grand Prix.
- BBC SportJun 28, 2026, 6:08 PMRussell impresses and Verstappen bounces back - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Austrian Grand Prix.
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