George Russell takes advantage of a late collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to win in Austria.
Verstappen and Norris clashed at Turn 3 on Lap 63 as they battled for the lead after a rare slow pit stop for the Red Bull driver, with both picking up damage and punctures in the process.Russell, who had not been a factor in the lead battle and was sitting a distant third at the time of the collision, capitalised on the late drama to claim his second F1 victory.
Norris was less fortunate and came off worse from the clash, with the McLaren driver forced into retirement. "The team have done an amazing job to put us in this fight. You've got to be there to pick up the pieces and that's where we were. "Just so proud to be back on the top step. We have made so many strides since the start of the season. The last few races have been incredible. More to come."His teammate Oscar Piastri took second place ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who completed the podium ahead of seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who was hit with a five-second time penalty for crossing the white line at the entry to the pit lane.
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