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F1 Austrian GP: George Russell holds off charging Max Verstappen to win
Motorsport.comJune 28, 2026
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George Russell finally claimed his second victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign by winning the Austrian Grand Prix from pole ahead of Max Verstappen.The Mercedes driver crossed the line 1.6 seconds clear of the Red Bull world champion with Russell’s team-mate and title rival Kimi Antonelli completing the podium.This has given Russell his first win since the Melbourne opener after an ...