Formula 1: Russell takes shock victory in Austria

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A late race clash between pole-sitter Max Verstappen and Lando Norris saw a resurgent Mercedes squad claim an unexpected victory ad George Russell snatched victory from the jaws of defeat ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and the Ferrari of Carlos Sainz. With 19 laps remaining, the drama kicked off as an uncharacteristically slow stop from the Red Bull team saw Verstappen’s lead shrivel as the red-hot Norris jumped at the chance to take the fight to the leader.

HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action from Austria as Russell snatches victory after dramatic Verstappen/Norris clash

As both drivers fought for the lead, everything came to a head on lap 64 when the two made contact, sending them limping back to the pits for fresh rubber as tire punctures hindered their ability to fight on. With the two leaders effectively out of the running for the win, a surprised Mercedes team saw George Russell take over the lead of the race which he held despite a challenge from Piastri to secure his second victory in Formula 1. Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton would go on to finish 3rd and 4th ahead of Verstappen, who after pitting for new tires, would finish in 5th place – two places above teammate Sergio Perez – despite a 10sec time penalty being assessed for his role in the Norris dust-up. Norris would go on to retire after the incident and would be classified 20th, 7 laps down from Russell.

Nico Hulkenberg would go on to finish 6th in his Haas machine, outpacing Sergio Perez in the final laps, while Perez would hold off Hulkenberg’s teammate for eighth as Magnussen improved for a point finish after starting outside the top-10. Daniel Ricciardo would also improve on his starting spot, the RB driver finishing 9th overall as he finished just ahead of the Alpine of Pierre Gasly.

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FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX 2024 Results

The final leg of this mid-season triple header sends teams north to Silverstone for the Qatar Airways British Grand Prix. Home to many of the current grid, the former airfield-turned-race circuit boats some of the quickest corners on the calendar and is a fan favorite year after year. Check out all the action this weekend with coverage on track beginning at 12:30 local time.

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