Formula-1
Russell wins Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, Verstappen loses lead after collision with Norris
George Russell / Photo: © Mark Thompson / Staff / Getty Images Sport / Gettyimages.ru
British Mercedes driver George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix of the Formula 1 championship.
Second place went to Australian McLaren driver Oscar Piastri (+1.906), while the top three was rounded out by Spaniard Carlos Sainz (+4.533) from Ferrari.
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) lost the lead after colliding with Lando Norris (McLaren), leaving the Dutchman fifth and the Briton unable to finish.
The next Formula 1 Grand Prix will be held at Silverstone (United Kingdom) from 5 to 7 July.
Formula 1. Stage 11. Austrian Grand Prix
Race. Top 10
1. George Russell (Mercedes) 71 laps
2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) +1.906
3. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) +4.533
4. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) +23.142
5. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +37.253
6. Nico Hulkenberg (Haas) +54.088
7. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) +54,672
8. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) +1.00.355
9. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) +1.01.169
10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) +1.01.166
Source: Sportbox
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