Russell takes win in Austria after Verstappen and Norris clash wheels

Formula one drivers compete in the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix on the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg. Max Slovencik/APA/dpa

Mercedes driver George Russell was handed victory in Sunday's Austrian Formula One Grand Prix after leading duo Max Verstappen and Lando Norris clashed wheels and flew out of contention.

Briton Russell stayed out of trouble behind them and glided by for his second F1 triumph after winning in Brazil in 2022.

Triple world champion and standings leader Verstappen had looked poised for an easy victory on his Red Bull team's home track after winning the sprint race and topping qualifying on Saturday.

But a slow second pit-stop allowed Norris to close up behind him and on a third attempt to pass the Dutchman, their wheels touched. Norris had to retire while Verstappen limped home fifth.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri was second and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz third.

British Formula one driver George Russell of team Mercedes, celebrates winning the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix on the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg. Erwin Scheriau/APA/dpa
British Formula one driver George Russell of team Mercedes, celebrates winning the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix on the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg. Erwin Scheriau/APA/dpa

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