Spielberg, June 30, 2023 – George Russell surprise wins Austrian Grand Prix. The second career success of the young British driver Mercedes after the one in Interlagos in 2022 he arrives in an incredible way.
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With seven laps to go, the duel for first place between Max Verstappen e Lando Norris takes both off the scene: the Englishman from McLaren tries to overtake the race leader on the outside, the Dutchman closes the space very energetically, forcing Norris to impact with the Dutchman’s right rear wheel. Damaged machinesthe drivers forced to return to the pits.
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What happened between Verstappen and Norris in the Austrian GP and what they said to each other
The road was then clear for Russell who passed under the checkered flag in front of Oscar Piastri on McLaren, as he completes the podium Carlos Sainz with his Ferrari. Fourth place for Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen – who returned to the pits with a punctured tire after the accident – takes it 10 second penalty but manages to get back on track by placing in fifth position, While Norris is even forced to retire.
Sixth place for Nico Hulkenberg (Haas), seventh the other Red Bull Sergio Perez that comes before Kevin Magnussen (Hare) e Daniel Ricciardo (RB), the tenth Pierre Gasly con l’Alpine.
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F1 Austrian GP Report Cards: Russell in the right place at the right time. Verstappen returns ‘to his origins’
Sunday to forget for Charles Leclerc: the Monegasque Ferrari driver, who had to change the right wing on the second lap and he stopped in the pits 4 times, finishes eleventh, outside the points.
