George Russell secured his second career Formula 1 victory at the Austrian Grand Prix after a dramatic collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. The incident occurred at Turn 3 during LAP 64/71, resulting in punctures for both Verstappen and Norris, allowing Russell to take the lead. This win marks Mercedes' first triumph since 2022. Oscar Piastri finished in second place, followed by Carlos Sainz in third. The race was held at the Red Bull Ring, and Russell's victory was a significant moment for the Mercedes team. Russell took the chequered flag at LAP 71/71, finishing in P1.
George Russell picked up the pieces after Max Verstappen and Lando Norris clashed 💥 Read Martin Brundle's column after a chaotic Austrian Grand Prix 👇
The Max Verstappen and Lando Norris #AustrianGP clash had similarities to the Red Bull driver’s tactics against Lewis Hamilton in 2021 But really it showed exactly how he hasn’t changed or matured, as @Nauckas explains ✍️ https://t.co/Y6KVIX3BUc
George Russell. The last winner for @MercedesAMGF1 since... err, George Russell 😜 Make that ✌️ race wins for @GeorgeRussell63 in F1! #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/FHyuKHLHWV
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says interrupting George Russell with an excitable radio message about winning the #AustrianGP was the "single dumbest" thing he has done at the team Full story ⬇️ https://t.co/lwXNJxzw9x
He might have ended the #AustrianGP with a DNF, but unapologetic Lando Norris’s #F1 battle with Max Verstappen was exactly what he needs, explains @benjhunt ✍️ https://t.co/GN4EzVF9Np
An unflappable drive from George Russell saw him take a surprise #F1 victory (with a bit of help from Max and Lando), while it was a torrid weekend for Yuki Tsunoda... ...here are our #AustrianGP driver ratings! ✍️ https://t.co/CmRmieDdFK https://t.co/0XLZJTeH88
George Russell clinched #Mercedes' first win of the season at #Formula1's #AustrianGP after taking advantage of a late clash between McLaren driver Lando Norris and championship leader Max Verstappen in a Red Bull on Sunday. #F1 https://t.co/UJRLSHlF9Y https://t.co/vuJIEAQced
The #AustrianGP was a slow-boil affair that turned into a cinematic spectacle befitting of Hans Zimmer's involvement in the pre-race fun 📽️ Contact between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris opened the door for George Russell to take centre stage, as @JBLAutosport explains ✍️
Australia’s Oscar Piastri capitalised on a crash involving race leaders Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to claim second place for McLaren in the Austrian Grand Prix behind the Mercedes of George Russell. https://t.co/AlTA9l7XEK
George Russell clinched Mercedes' first win of the season at Formula 1's Austrian GP after taking advantage of a late clash between McLaren driver Lando Norris and championship leader Max Verstappen in a Red Bull on Sunday. https://t.co/iQy1eYM6aX
Sunday at the Austrian Grand Prix, the inevitable happened: Max Verstappen and Lando Norris raced for real, raced hard, and it ended in a collision that will test the bonds between them. ✍️ @LukeSmithF1 https://t.co/yhcnMXUVaT https://t.co/L9tkD05m3Z
George Russell ecstatic after "picking up the pieces" from Verstappen/Norris collision to claim second F1 win 🏆 🏆 #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/hgluURD6ek
"You got very excited there, Toto!" George Russell and Mercedes celebrate a superb win 🏆 #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/mqVHV9U9tM
The #AustrianGP produced a surprising climax, with George Russell emerging victorious after a prolonged duel between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris ended with both of them pitting with a damaged tyre. https://t.co/Ts44NcxZU2 https://t.co/Kwq9sfelyU
#AustrianGP winner George Russell reckoned he "almost crashed" when Mercedes boss Toto Wolff told him he could win over his team radio, en route to securing his second #F1 victory. Full story⬇️ https://t.co/iwMVpHEpDp
George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix for Mercedes https://t.co/blJDMAigYN
George Russell took advantage of a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to win the Austrian Grand Prix ✍️ @PhilDuncanF1 https://t.co/x4fCUpGgO7
Lewis Hamilton dubs Austrian Grand Prix 'shocking' as George Russell wins dramatic F1 race https://t.co/ewNwF7geaz
George Russell Wins Second Victory at Austrian GP After Verstappen-Norris Collision at Red Bull Ring https://t.co/LqMfzKbGbb
George Russell takes second career victory after Norris and Verstappen collide at Red Bull Ring #F1 #AustrianGP | Full report 👇 https://t.co/o7DEmwaXNP
George Russell claims shock win after Max Verstappen and Lando Norris collide Mercedes driver capitalises to take second Formula 1 victory in dramatic Austrian Grand Prix Tap for report by @M0lly_Writes⬇️ https://t.co/Z8S0sY62fY
George Russell couldn't help but laugh watching Max Verstappen collide with Lando Norris to hand him #AustrianGP win https://t.co/41SqmJYzjN
George Russell gets first F1 win since 2022 after Max Verstappen-Lando Norris crash https://t.co/mHCxPv4oBY https://t.co/FpGAuplD4v
George Russell seizes a stunning victory at the F1 Austrian Grand Prix https://t.co/F97n4gx53p
The provisional classification from Spielberg, as George Russell and Mercedes take a first win of the season. 🇦🇹 #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
George Russell Wins Austrian GP After Verstappen-Norris Collision, Mercedes' First Win Since 2022 https://t.co/3QfG08N843
After punctures for both Verstappen and Norris, Russell takes his first victory of 2024 🏆 #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/V0A101ps5n
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2022 MERCEDES GETS THE WIN. 🙌 ✅ George Russell To Win Austrian GP +2500 https://t.co/CjpIaRBGKh https://t.co/uJvnzck2rL
RACE CLASSIFICATION (LAP 71/71) Russell takes his second victory in F1 💪 Bravo, George 👏👏👏 #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/NJTVKXMDNh
Russell takes the chequered flag, Piastri finishes second, Sainz comes home third #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/I0jvyOscGo
From absolutely nowhere, George Russell has the second grand prix victory of his Formula 1 career! 🥇 https://t.co/8Hu7fdkIWn
GEORGE RUSSELL WINS IN AUSTRIA https://t.co/IKI4UAEDHH
In a shocking turn of events, George Russell and Mercedes win at the Red Bull Ring! Oscar Piastri 2nd & Carlos Sainz 3rd. #AustrianGP #F1
The moment Russell took the lead passing the two stricken cars of Verstappen and Norris #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/1ZSieenolu
LAP 64/71 Amazing scenes! Norris and Verstappen make contact at Turn 3 💥 Both drivers have punctures after clashing... and George Russell has taken the lead!!! #F1 #AustrianGP https://t.co/0GtTwPXd6N
Punctures for both Verstappen and Norris! Russell now leads the #AustrianGP!! https://t.co/XgvsvIUDDD
GEORGE RUSSELL P1 #AustrianGP #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