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Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix, cuts Antonelli's F1 lead

From CNA · () English

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  • George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position, reducing his teammate Kimi Antonelli's Formula One lead to 40 points.
  • Max Verstappen finished third after starting fifth, while Antonelli secured third place despite a close finish.
  • This victory marks Russell's second of the season, contributing to Mercedes' dominant performance with seven wins in eight races.

George Russell secured a commanding victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, converting his pole position into a win and significantly narrowing the gap in the Formula One championship standings.

Driving for Mercedes, Russell crossed the finish line ahead of his rivals, extending his season's win tally to two after his earlier triumph in Australia. The win also bolstered Mercedes' impressive record this season, marking their seventh victory in the first eight races.

Teammate Kimi Antonelli finished third, just 0.3 seconds behind the leaders after a thrilling chase to the checkered flag. Antonelli maintains a 40-point lead over Russell in the drivers' championship. Max Verstappen, despite a challenging qualifying session that saw him start fifth, recovered to finish second at his team's home circuit.

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finished fifth, having battled closely with Verstappen throughout the race. Antonelli leads the championship with 171 points, followed by Russell with 131 points, and Hamilton with 125 points.

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Originally published by CNA in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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