Mercedes and Russell secure race win at Austrian Grand Prix
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:57 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
MotorsportsGeorge Russell clinched victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, marking a strong return for Mercedes after a prior setback at Barcelona. With Russell taking pole position and winning the race, and teammate Kimi Antonelli finishing third, Mercedes increased their lead in the Constructors' Championship. Team principal Toto Wolff analyzed the race, praising their strategic decisions and highlighting areas for improvement for Antonelli. He noted the challenges posed by Max Verstappen during the race, indicating a competitive environment.
- •George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix, converting pole position into victory.
- •Kimi Antonelli finished third, contributing to Mercedes' strong team performance.
- •Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finished fifth and eighth, respectively.
- •Toto Wolff highlighted strategic depth and areas for Antonelli's improvement.
- •Mercedes extends their lead in the Constructors' Championship standings.
"Toto Wolff expressed his satisfaction as Mercedes immediately returned to the top step of the podium at the Austrian Grand Prix following Lewis Hamilton’s victory for Ferrari in Barcelona.
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