George Russell secured a dramatic victory at the Austrian Grand Prix after a late collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Verstappen, who led for most of the race, finished fifth while Norris retired. Oscar Piastri took second place, and Carlos Sainz completed the podium.
Results for: Austrian Grand Prix
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri expressed frustration after being penalized for exceeding track limits in Austrian Grand Prix qualifying, dropping him from third to seventh on the grid. He criticized the inconsistency of track limit enforcement and the lack of clarity surrounding the rules, highlighting the impact on driver performance.
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix, with Lando Norris alongside on the front row. George Russell qualified third for Mercedes, while Carlos Sainz will start fourth for Ferrari.
Max Verstappen secured his third sprint race victory of the season, holding off a strong challenge from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to extend his championship lead to 71 points. The race saw a dramatic start with a safety concern leading to an aborted first attempt. Verstappen ultimately prevailed, demonstrating his dominance and setting the stage for Sunday’s main grand prix.
Max Verstappen secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race, edging out Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. The reigning champion delivered a dominant performance at his home circuit, delighting the orange-clad crowd with his fastest lap time.
Max Verstappen, three-time Formula One champion, has confirmed he will be racing for Red Bull next season, ending speculation about a potential move to Mercedes. The Dutch driver, who is contracted to Red Bull until 2028, said he is focused on working with the team to ensure the car remains competitive in the coming years.