Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMercedes driver George Russell of Britain leads at the start (AP)George Russell secured a hard-fought victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, ending a 112-day wait for a win and significantly cutting Kimi Antonelli's championship lead. Russell finished 1.6 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, who came second, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli secured third place. The win reduced Antonelli's title advantage over Russell from 50 points to 40, setting up an exciting British Grand Prix next week. Lewis Hamilton's podium chances were hampered by a questionable three-stop strategy, leading him to finish fifth and drop behind Russell in the driver standings. Russell expressed his delight at being back on the top step, acknowledging Verstappen's speed and reflecting on the psychological test of recent tough races. In fullGeorge Russell holds off Max Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix and revive F1 title hopesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
George Russell relieved to win Austria GP after difficult run
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMercedes driver George Russell of Britain leads at the start (AP)George Russell secured a hard-fought victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, ending a 112-day wait for a win and significantly cutting Kimi Antonelli's championship lead. Russell finished 1.6 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen, who came second, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli secured third place. The win reduced Antonelli's title advantage over Russell from 50 points to 40, setting up an exciting British Grand Prix next week. Lewis Hamilton's podium chances were hampered by a questionable three-stop strategy, leading him to finish fifth and drop behind Russell in the driver standings. Russell expressed his delight at being back on the top step, acknowledging Verstappen's speed and reflecting on the psychological test of recent tough races. In fullGeorge Russell holds off Max Verstappen to win Austrian Grand Prix and revive F1 title hopesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
