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.
The provisional classification from Spielberg, as George Russell and Mercedes take a first win of the season. ๐ฆ๐น #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/NunmeYSOvZ
A Max Verstappen-Lando Norris crash paved the way for George Russell's second career F1 win Sunday. https://t.co/TuxYRWTo7U
BREAKING: Lando Norris rages at Max Verstappen as rivalry explodes with Austrian Grand Prix crash - 'Lose respect' https://t.co/Ng9NIErIu4
Mercedes driver Russell wins Formula 1โs Austrian GP after Verstappen, Norris clash at front https://t.co/pjJUlorC35 https://t.co/1TS09SPkBm
A performance to be proud of on and off track ๐๐ช #HaasF1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/1AYpzog4Wi
George Russell Wins Austrian GP After Verstappen-Norris Collision, Mercedes' First Win Since 2022 https://t.co/3QfG08N843
Brilliant driving @Carlossainz55! ๐ #AustrianGP ๐ฆ๐น #F1 https://t.co/XU6SJToRba
A closer look at the collision between Verstappen and Norris ๐ #AustrianGP #F1 https://t.co/ZIvUt8dtBV
He gave it everything ๐ช Lando Norris is your #F1DriverOfTheDay #F1 #AustrianGP @salesforce https://t.co/jWt9jC2yZb
Not the circuit playing Everytime We Touch lmao #F1 #AustrianGP
George Russell was +2500 to win today's F1 Austrian Gran Prix ๐ณ https://t.co/5leIAZCsGR
"THIS RACE HAS BEEN TURNED ON ITS HEAD!!!" VERSTAPPEN AND NORRIS COLLIDE ๐ฒ https://t.co/IyvWBGWzG6
P7 โก๏ธ P2. Fantastic job, @OscarPiastri. ๐ #AustrianGP ๐ฆ๐น https://t.co/NoaMkB4e6G
4๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ Pierre claimed his 400th @F1 career point in this afternoonโs #AustrianGP ๐๐ https://t.co/0CEKb3v1bm
Won his home GP ๐ #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/nYxTItsAXN
George Russell wins in Austria after Max Verstappen and Lando Norris collide - https://t.co/nDmpy5obHx
Verstappen and Norris crash as Russell capitalises for win in Austria https://t.co/Qoqp1W74UH
Russell wins in Austria after Verstappen, Norris collide https://t.co/E9kXnXHRre https://t.co/gv8NzPK7d4
HAVE A DAY, GEORGE! ๐พ #AustriaGP | #F1 https://t.co/mSfTLUYEkn
Thatโs the chequered flag in Spielberg ๐ฆ๐น Bring on Silverstone ๐ช #AustrianGP https://t.co/CNUtn4WBaT
He won't forget this race for a while... and nor will we! #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/daXNiEkmAq
Only the F1 intro pose will do for George ๐คฃ #AustrianGP #BBCF1 https://t.co/QRQV7shrEi
Live footage of George in the Austrian GP https://t.co/DJ1nk5AFG4
BREAKING: George Russell gives verdict on 'cool fight' between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen after Austria GP chaos https://t.co/tI8rQDQmwd
Look at these two ๐ #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/9yW2OGW6Z2
Big kudos to @OscarPiastri for his P2 finish for @McLarenF1๐ What a rollercoaster day up and down the Austrian hills! ๐ขโฐ๏ธ #AustrianGP https://t.co/XvFFAqR9zn
After punctures for both Verstappen and Norris, Russell takes his first victory of 2024 ๐ #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/V0A101ps5n
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2022 MERCEDES GETS THE WIN. ๐ โ George Russell To Win Austrian GP +2500 https://t.co/CjpIaRBGKh https://t.co/uJvnzck2rL
"You've got to be there at the end to pick up the pieces and that's where we were." George Russell speaking after winning the Austrian GP ๐ https://t.co/45p2NLHBFT
Lewis Hamilton applauds George Russell after securing Mercedes' first win of the year ๐ https://t.co/1oF9eu9p6I
"That's just ridiculous" ๐ป๐ก An unhappy Max after learning of his 10-second penalty for his collision with Lando ๐ https://t.co/fgMPbqXYZu
They couldn't take their eyes off the screen ๐ #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/impXTfMm6V
What a race! A podium for @CarlosSainz55 and a super effort from @Charles_Leclerc ๐ #AustrianGP ๐ฆ๐น #F1 https://t.co/phXL14EUeM
George Russell pulls off the upset at the Austrian Grand Prix! It's Mercedes' first win of the F1 season ๐ https://t.co/xQN1Yb1XLm
George: "that was a really cool fight" Oscar: "you did just win the race because of it" #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/ylWliAVjsl
Carlos saying 'it was always gonna happen at some point' for the Verstappen/Norris incident ๐
"A lot of what if's and maybe's... so close to a win" ๐ค Oscar on his P2 in Austria ๐ฅ https://t.co/0BKF8bXExS
A very happy Fred and Toto ๐ #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/zj5a9BwxjR
Securing those all-important points for the team after a dramatic finish to the race ๐ค Well done, team ๐ https://t.co/XUkl8zEBT4
Jubilation for George! ๐คฉ #AustrianGP #BBCF1 https://t.co/MevevA5xla
The 2024 season continues to deliver... 11 races 5 different driver wins 4 different constructor wins Box office ๐ฟ https://t.co/zcS32XH6Th
GEORGE RUSSELL (+2500) WINS AN EXCITING AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX ๐คฉ ๐ FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2022 MERCEDES GETS THE WIN ๐ https://t.co/Hb1WSmiwBO
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris crash into each other to hand #AustrianGP win to George Russell https://t.co/XHnqpNnoTY
"I think we can be quite happy and proud of that because this weekend hasn't been easy for us." ๐ด Carlos Sainz speaking after finishing third at the Austrian GP ๐ฅ https://t.co/IOjRBytRVt
RACE CLASSIFICATION (LAP 71/71) Russell takes his second victory in F1 ๐ช Bravo, George ๐๐๐ #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/NJTVKXMDNh
George Russell wins the Austrian Grand Prix! ๐ฅ๐ https://t.co/4nvGNqAhb6
WHAT A RACE THAT WAS ๐คฏ GEORGE RUSSELL WINS THE AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐น https://t.co/9yi0sNZJrC
Thatโs the chequered flag in Salzburg ๐ฆ๐น Bring on Silverstone ๐ช #AustrianGP https://t.co/giJ10QDXSA
"You got VERY excited there Toto!" ๐๐ป George's radio celebrations >>> https://t.co/WBYuibqH9B
Team @McLarenF1 has been racking up these podium moments! ๐งก๐ Congratulations on P2, @OscarPiastri! #AustrianGP https://t.co/RrxC7Qbtfx
George Russell wins the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen and Lando Norris collided while battling for the lead. Mercedes' first win of the 2024 F1 season comes in a last-minute upset. More โคต๏ธ https://t.co/e1Wg6SrvGP
Verstappen drove an entire lap with 3 tyres and still beat Perez
*Hamilton-Rosberg flashbacks* #AustrianGP #F1 https://t.co/HZoVqlGyKq
lol at verstappen gaining a load of goodwill as a matured driver because he only had to beat the useless car squatting bum checo perez for 3 years and immediately reverting back to war crime driving the moment another team become competitive.... the f1..... is back??? https://t.co/cCyPTm33wH
Move over T-pose ๐ #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/MxDLpVTDRS
THAT'S HOW WE LIKE OUR SUNDAYS!! ๐ฆ๐น๐ These two... just wow ๐คฉ #HaasF1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/NCeWqix9Ge
Meanwhile, George Russell was likeโฆ https://t.co/eKv7PyOUjK https://t.co/X8pJEj1BOI
Completely Max's fault there, that shouldn't have ended this way. Still, was nice to see some actual F1 racing near the end before that happened
Boring F1 race until last 20 laps! Now its gonna get dirty - Red Bull got a fight with a few teams now - Love it -
Weโre going to need the radio call of this immediately https://t.co/f8qReEOGWX
Points in Austria letโs goooooo! Mega driving from both boys! ๐ https://t.co/fulWfQjDM4
going to miss todays Verstappen podcast would've been a fire episode
BREAKING NEWS ๐จ The Max Verstappen podcast is cancelled today! #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/OUQsWMjcQl
โฆ. ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ That was unfortunate, Max was leading the race comfortably till a 6,5 second pit stop brought Norris closer ๐ค In a fight for P1 they touched and a Max got a puncture. He ends the race in P5. #AustrianGP https://t.co/VcHVxu4TSJ
Lando looking at Lewis after battling Max today. #AustrianGP #F1 https://t.co/vj5YsaAbBp
๐ป "It's not over until it's over" Too right, George! #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/A9CAgLXG3F
Russell inherited #F1 victory in the Austrian GP after Verstappen and Norris collided while battling for first place. Report and results. โฌ๏ธ https://t.co/9R9AFJltkk
Russell takes the chequered flag, Piastri finishes second, Sainz comes home third #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/I0jvyOscGo
Awesome recovery drive from Oscar! P7 โก๏ธ P2! Meanwhile Lando's race was ended after a battle for the lead with Verstappen... #AustrianGP ๐ฆ๐น https://t.co/Px15oA4oX8
I wonder how long Verstappen and Norris will still be friends ๐
From absolutely nowhere, George Russell has the second grand prix victory of his Formula 1 career! ๐ฅ https://t.co/8Hu7fdkIWn
George Russell (PROBABLY): I'd like to thank Lando and Max for this one ๐ #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/x0Exxje08g
Max Verstappen slapped with penalty after controversial Austrian GP collision https://t.co/gxr0DE1oT2 https://t.co/qqHYn1dP6u
Austrian GP โ๏ธ Weโll take the learnings from this weekend with us as we head home and prepare for the #BritishGP โก๏ธ #DrivenByMyProtein @myprotein https://t.co/8R5AVoBh0W
I was really looking forward to the cooldown room with Verstappen and Norris after the spicy racing they were having
YES DANIEL!! Points in his 250th race ๐ช https://t.co/FIXlHLm78Z
The chequered flag falls on the #AustrianGP. ๐ A tough weekend for the team, but weโll keep fighting as we return to Silverstone. https://t.co/vLb1GSFHgB
WHAT A RACE THAT WAS๐คฏ GEORGE RUSSELL WINS THE AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐น https://t.co/Cnca5uCPcl
Hard but fair racing in Austria ๐ฆ๐น https://t.co/55bVcKILW2
A chaotic ending in Austria ๐ฃ But both Bulls are able to bring home some points ๐ Result ๐ RUS, PIA, SAI, HAM, Max P5, HUL, Checo P7, MAG, RIC, GAS. https://t.co/g2EdcYqhwz
George Russell today sneaking out a win: https://t.co/mVZnFUiFT6
KEEEEEVVVVVINNN!!! ๐ช๐ https://t.co/6JbrmgyIQI
YESSS GEORGE! George Russell WINS the Austrian Grand Prix. What a finish! ๐ https://t.co/i9tY6APa6j
๐ GEORGE RUSSELL WINS! ๐ What a Grand Prix! #AustrianGP #BBCF1 https://t.co/nD5RF7O8Qv
#Breaking Mercedes driver George Russell has won the Austrian Grand Prix https://t.co/gd5Xi9QpQZ
Who had a Russell-Piastri-Sainz podium today? Especially after that start for Max? https://t.co/yrwroMMKpH
OSCAR SECURES SECOND. ๐ซก A crazy finish to the #AustrianGP sees @OscarPiastri take P2. ๐ https://t.co/nsrAxRoJrV
P3 FOR OUR SMOOTH OPERATOR!! ๐ Vamos @CarlosSainz55!!! ๐ #AustrianGP ๐ฆ๐น https://t.co/8f9nevKL6E
WHAT A CRAZY RACE...GIVING GEORGE RUSSELL THE WIN AT THE #AustrianGP ๐๐ฅ #F1 https://t.co/dbgNkzzcWL
GEORGE RUSSELL WINS THE AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX!!!! HOW.... THE.... HELL
๐ป Russell: "Boomshakalaka! Yabadabadoo! Well done. We had to pick up the pieces, well done." #F1 #AustrianGP
GEORGE RUSSELL WINS IN AUSTRIA! WHAT A GIFT ๐ https://t.co/WijpiDFDur
GEORGE RUSSELL WINS IN AUSTRIA https://t.co/IKI4UAEDHH
GEORGE RUSSELL WINS THE #AUSTRIANGP! What a race! ๐คฏ 2. Piastri 3. Sainz #F1 https://t.co/mftoQ3CkfX
GEORGE RUSSELL WINS A CRAZY AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX!! ๐คฉ #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/FiqMp2nfFT
HUL regains P6 moments later! https://t.co/NWnM6Heftv
In a shocking turn of events, George Russell and Mercedes win at the Red Bull Ring! Oscar Piastri 2nd & Carlos Sainz 3rd. #AustrianGP #F1
And heโs got it on the last lap ๐ https://t.co/sZXz0z6Iq6
George Russell WINS the Austrian Grand Prix for Mercedes! ๐ Picks up the pieces as Norris and Verstappen come to blows - his second career win, and Mercedes' first since Brazil 2022 #F1 #AustrianGP
It's a 10 SECOND PENALTY for Max Verstappen for causing a collision with Lando Norris! โฑโ https://t.co/zf0eHYl5mY
Last lap!!! @Charles_Leclerc moves into P11 #AustrianGP ๐ฆ๐น #F1
TWO LAPS REMAINING. Letโs give it all weโve got ๐
The moment Russell took the lead passing the two stricken cars of Verstappen and Norris #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/1ZSieenolu
Last lapโฆ
10-second penalty for Verstappen for causing a collision. https://t.co/RQIFuz5myA
What is it about Lando at the Red Bull Ring... https://t.co/8nPZe2Xndj
LAP 68/71 Thereโs opportunity for more points here for Pierre. Heโs back in DRS range of RIC in P9 ๐ฌ
Lap 69/71 We're giving it everything to the end ๐ช P6: HULK ๐ฉ๐ช P8: MAG ๐ฉ๐ฐ #HaasF1 #AustrianGP
Checo is now right on the back of HUL in the fight for P6โฆ
Come on Oscar! Keep pushing. ๐ #AustrianGP ๐ฆ๐น [Lap 68/71]
I thought he was gone, but there's 2021 Max Verstappen back again. ๐ฌ #AustrianGP #F1
WHO WAS AT FAULT? Verstappen or Norris?
lando and max scrapping into lando being out into george russell taking the lead is an incredibly funny bit.
LAP 65/71 It's all over for Norris - he's out of his car and out of the race โ #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/0Px2oqhQsk
This went from one of the worst F1 races of the season to one of the best in a matter of minutes
โน๏ธ Max has been handed a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision.
GEORGE YOU CAN WIN THIS ๐ #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/fbFOnEjFu2
LAP 67/71 Gap to Piastri currently 3.1s for George. Come on ๐ช
George Russell leading the #AustrianGP with less than 5 laps to go. #F1 https://t.co/XT0sLQ9LXY
Mood in the Lando camp #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/wKifS1pskR
And it has been withdrawn, weโre back racing again. Max is in P5, and Checo is P7 with five laps remaining. https://t.co/wzVY46lyFe
Norris is OUT of the #AustrianGP! https://t.co/Pv68VWaRei
Lando Norris is OUT of the race after that contact with Max ๐คฏโ https://t.co/WVJR480bnz
โ ๏ธ Virtual safety car โ ๏ธ Drama! Verstappen and Norris touch! ๐ Verstappen: damage ๐ด Norris: damage George Russell takes the lead! #AustrianGP #BBCF1 https://t.co/0p8yXGSGyC
Lap 67/71 VSC has ended and we're back racing! Let's go get this ๐ P6: HULK ๐ฉ๐ช P8: MAG ๐ฉ๐ฐ #HaasF1 #AustrianGP
Lap 66/71: VSC deployed โ ๏ธ But itโs short and the track returns to green @Carlossainz55 - P3 @Charles_Leclerc - P12 #AustrianGP ๐ฆ๐น #F1
๐ข๐ข๐ข Track goes green and weโre racing for the final 4 laps.
What's happening in the race? Me: dfushfgirhgheirgergijerijoij ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฑ #F1 #AustrianGP
LAP 64/71 Amazing scenes! Norris and Verstappen make contact at Turn 3 ๐ฅ Both drivers have punctures after clashing... and George Russell has taken the lead!!! #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/0GtTwPXd6N
Lap 66/71 VSC has been deployed and we neutralize the race and order. P6: HULK ๐ฉ๐ช P8: MAG ๐ฉ๐ฐ #HaasF1 #AustrianGP
"THIS RACE HAS BEEN TURNED ON IT'S HEAD!!!" VERSTAPPEN AND NORRIS COLLIDE ๐ฒ https://t.co/eZ7R4dZyUa
LAP 65/71 A collision between VER and NOR means NOR is out of the race. Pierre is now up into the points - yes!๐ช Esteban is P11 ๐๐จ
No words. Lando out of the #AustrianGP. ๐ฆ๐น
Daniel moves up to P9!! Come on DR! ๐
VSC โ ๏ธ
LAP 66/71 VSC deployed. Piastri has passed Sainz just before so he is now the car behind George
Everyone watching the #AustrianGP right nowโฆ ๐ https://t.co/xv9u9BNN6u
LANDO AND MAX COLLIDE! ๐ฅ GEORGE LEADS THIS RACE ๐คฏ https://t.co/qslzaVdR4y
PIA makes a nice move on SAI for P2 Cmon @Carlossainz55!! #AustrianGP ๐ฆ๐น #F1
Lap 65/71 There's contact between the leaders VER & NOR. We move up the order! P6: HULK ๐ฉ๐ช P8: MAG ๐ฉ๐ฐ #HaasF1 #AustrianGP
F1 lap 65 just got very spicy ๐ฟ #AustriaGP
OH MY GODDDD THIS AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX
What the F1 ๐ณ
Absolute scenes in Austria between Norris and Verstappen
Punctures for both Verstappen and Norris! Russell now leads the #AustrianGP!! https://t.co/XgvsvIUDDD
Norris and Verstappen snitching on each other. https://t.co/rLXp0IWfLs
Lap 64/71 There's contact between the leaders VER & NOR. We move up the order! P6: HULK ๐ฉ๐ช P8: MAG ๐ฉ๐ฐ #HaasF1 #AustrianGP
THEY TOUCH!!! THE WIN TAKEN AWAY FROM BOTH OF THEM..... #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/WjllmZt2y2
Max pits for a new set of tyres, he rejoins in P5. https://t.co/7rzbLw5kWj
George Russell is going to win, good lord
Oh my god ๐ซฃ #f1
GEORGE RUSSELL P1 #AustrianGP #F1
VERSTAPPEN PUNCTURE NORRIS PUNCTURE HOLY SH*T #AustrianGP #F1
LAP 64/71 Woah! The two leaders make contact! George moves into the race lead!
Turn on F1 if you're not watching!
Puncture for VER and NOR!! @Carlossainz55 moves into P2! #AustrianGP ๐ฆ๐น #F1
Oh my WORD! Verstappen and Norris collide at Turn 3, both have damage and are slowing. George Russell leads the race for Mercedes!! #F1 #AustrianGP
WHAT IS HAPPENING #AustrianGP #F1
Umm....rubbin' is racin' in F1!? They just collided for the lead!!!
How about getting rid of all the silly potential penalties and just letting them race? @f1
THEYโVE TOUCHED! Puncture for Max!
Omg thereโs so much whining. Just race #AustrianGP #F1
Verstappen: "He forced me off again." GP: "It's not clever, is it?" Verstappen: "He's just divebombing. It's not how you overtake." #F1 #AustrianGP
Lap 62/71 HULK is currently doing an awesome job in keeping PER behind ๐ P7: HULK ๐ฉ๐ช P9: MAG ๐ฉ๐ฐ #HaasF1 #AustrianGP
Lap 63: NOR dives down the inside and forces Max wide, he rejoins in the lead.
LAP 60/71 It's all going on! ๐ต Norris is now being investigated for track limits #F1 #AustrianGP
10 laps to go! ๐ณ #AustrianGP ๐ฆ๐น [Lap 61/71]
Max Verstappen under pressure... #AustrianGP #BBCF1 https://t.co/41NZiPNfLx