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George Russell's Victory in the Austrian Grand Prix 2024

George Russell wins the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix, securing his second career F1 win and his first Mercedes victory since November 2022.

Unexpected Turn of Events

  • George Russell clinches victory at 2024 Austrian Grand Prix on June 30th
  • Max Verstappen's early lead derailed by slow pit stop on Lap 52
  • Collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris on Lap 64 changes race dynamics
  • Russell capitalizes on chaos to secure his second career F1 win
  • First Mercedes victory since Russell's win in Brazil, November 2022

Key Performances and Race Highlights

  • Russell starts with third, drives flawlessly to claim victory
  • Oscar Piastri (McLaren) impresses with second-place finish
  • Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) rounds out podium in third
  • Lewis Hamilton finishes fourth, completing strong day for Mercedes
  • Verstappen recovers to finish fifth after collision
  • Nico Hulkenberg (Haas) shines with sixth-place result
  • Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) scores points in ninth

Championship Implications

  • Unexpected result adds excitement to championship battle
  • Verstappen's lead in drivers' standings remains substantial
  • Mercedes gains ground in constructors' championship
  • Result offers hope to Verstappen's rivals in title fight

Top 10 Finishers List

Position

Driver

Car

Time taken

Points

1

George Russell

Mercedes

1:24:22.798

25

2

Oscar Piastri

Mclaren Mercedes

+1.906s

18

3

Carlos Sainz

Ferrari

+4.533s

15

4

Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes

+23.142s

12

5

Max Verstappen

Red Bull Racing Honda Rbpt

+37.253s

10

6

Nico Hulkenberg

Haas Ferrari

+54.088s

8

7

Sergio Perez

Red Bull Racing Honda Rbpt

+54.672s

6

8

Kevin Magnussen

Haas Ferrari

+60.355s

4

9

Daniel Ricciardo

Rb Honda Rbpt

+61.169s

2

10

Pierre Gasly

Alpine Renault

+61.766s

1

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