Sports · 28 June 2026

George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix after close finish

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Championship standings changed after the race, with one driver moving into second place while the leader kept a 40-point advantage. On 28 June 2026, George Russell took victory from pole position in Austria, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli after late pressure. Russell crossed the line 1.611 seconds ahead of Verstappen, while Antonelli finished only 0.375 seconds further back.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 June 2026 at 18:12

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