Max Verstappen wins Austrian Grand Prix sprint race, despite early clash
Posted : 01 July 2023
Max Verstappen claimed a commanding victory in the sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix, although not without an early clash with teammate Sergio Perez. In wet conditions, Perez briefly took the lead and pushed Verstappen onto the grass after the first corner.
However, Verstappen executed a successful pass at Turn Four and proceeded to build a substantial lead. Perez secured second place, followed by Ferrari's Carlos Sainz.
The race provided intense battles throughout the field as the track transitioned from wet to dry. Verstappen expressed his frustration with Perez's maneuver, but the teammates later resolved the issue and deemed it a non-issue. Lance Stroll of Aston Martin finished fourth, ahead of teammate Fernando Alonso.
Nico Hulkenberg of Haas benefited from the Red Bull incident on the opening lap, temporarily moving into second place. After switching to intermediate tires and maintaining a strong performance, Hulkenberg finished an impressive sixth.
Esteban Ocon held off George Russell to secure seventh place, while Lando Norris finished ninth for McLaren. Lewis Hamilton, after switching to slicks, managed to climb up to 10th place but struggled to make significant progress.
Overall, Verstappen's dominant win, combined with the eventful battles throughout the race, provided an exciting spectacle for fans at the Austrian Grand Prix.
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