George Russell triumphed at the Austrian Grand Prix following a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, who were contending for the lead. Verstappen received a 10-second penalty for causing the incident by moving into Norris's path as the McLaren driver attempted to overtake, which forced Norris to retire from the race.
The collision marked the controversial end of an intense battle between the two drivers, with each blaming the other for aggressive driving. Russell's victory marked Mercedes' first win since the 2022 Brazilian Grand Prix. In the closing laps, he faced significant pressure from McLaren's Oscar Piastri but managed to hold onto his lead.
Carlos Sainz of Ferrari secured the third spot on the podium, while Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton finished fourth despite incurring a five-second penalty for crossing the white line at pit entry during his first stop. Verstappen, despite his penalty, finished fifth as Nico Hulkenberg's Haas was more than 23 seconds behind.
Russell's win is a significant milestone for Mercedes, signaling a potential resurgence after a period without victories. The race's dramatic conclusion underscored the fierce competition and the high stakes of Formula 1.
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