George Russell Wins Austrian GP After Verstappen-Norris Collision, Mercedes' First Win Since 2022

Jun 30, 2024, 02:57 PM

George Russell clinched victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, marking Mercedes' first win since 2022. The race saw a dramatic collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, which allowed Russell to capitalize and secure his second career F1 win. Lando Norris, despite the crash, was named the F1 Driver of the Day. Oscar Piastri delivered an impressive performance, finishing in P2 after starting from P7. Additionally, Pierre Gasly reached a milestone by claiming his 400th career point in Formula 1. Russell, who had +2500 odds to win, described the race as a 'cool fight' and celebrated his home GP victory amidst the Verstappen-Norris rivalry.