F1 Austrian GP: Russell holds off Verstappen to win and cut Antonelli’s championship lead
George Russell claimed his second victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign by winning the Austrian Grand Prix from pole ahead of Max Verstappen and chip into Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead.<br>The Mercedes driver crossed the line 1.6 seconds clear of the Red Bull driver with Russell’s team-mate and title rival Antonelli completing the podium.<br>This has given Russell his first win since ...<a class='more' href='https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-austrian-gp-race-report-/10834502/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk'>Keep reading</a>