Russell scores Mercedes' first win of 2024 as Verstappen and Norris collide while battling for the lead
George Russell won an Austrian Grand Prix that was transformed dramatically when long-time leader Max Verstappen collided with long-time pursuer Lando Norris. The Red Bull and McLaren pair made contact at the Red Bull Ring's tight, uphill Turn 3 with seven laps of the 71-lap contest after Norris had dramatically cut into Verstappen's lead after the Dutchman had suffered a long second stop.
A slow left-rear change and then a conservative release this time meant Verstappen's previous lead was suddenly reduced to under two seconds, with Norris pushing hard to get into DRS and kicking off all the drama that was to follow. Behind Russell, Piastri finished 1.9s adrift of a surprise victor, with Sainz third – having been overtaken by the McLaren when Piastri pulled a bold around-the-outside move at Turn 6 just after the Verstappen/Norris clash.
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