George Russell claimed victory at the Austrian Grand Prix on 28 June after delivering a composed drive for Mercedes at the Red Bull Ring. Russell completed the race in 1:26:37.979, finishing ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, while Mercedes teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli completed the podium with a third-place finish.
Russell maintained a consistent pace throughout the race and managed the challenges presented at the Red Bull Ring to secure his first Austrian Grand Prix victory. The Briton crossed the finish line in 1 hour, 26 minutes and 37.979 seconds, collecting the maximum 25 championship points.
Max Verstappen finished second for Red Bull, crossing the line 1.611 seconds behind Russell. Racing on home soil, the Dutch driver secured 18 championship points after remaining within striking distance of the race leader throughout the event.
Mercedes celebrated a double podium as Andrea Kimi Antonelli finished third, just 1.986 seconds behind Russell. The Italian rookie earned 15 championship points with another impressive performance.
Oscar Piastri brought his McLaren home in fourth place, finishing 21.809 seconds behind the winner to collect 12 points. Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top five for Ferrari, crossing the line 26.393 seconds behind Russell and earning 10 championship points.
The result delivered an important victory for Mercedes, with Russell leading the team to a strong one-three finish at the Red Bull Ring in one of the standout races of the Formula 1 season.
Standout Performances
• George Russell (Mercedes) won the race in 1:26:37.979.
• Max Verstappen (Red Bull) finished second, 1.611 seconds behind.
• Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) secured third, 1.986 seconds behind the winner.
• Oscar Piastri (McLaren) finished fourth, 21.809 seconds behind.
• Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) completed the top five, 26.393 seconds behind.
Turning Point
Russell maintained control during the decisive stages of the race and successfully managed the narrow gap to Verstappen. His consistent pace allowed Mercedes to secure victory while also placing Antonelli on the podium.
Race Statistics
Competition: FIA Formula One World Championship
Event: Austrian Grand Prix
Date: 28 June 2026
Circuit: Red Bull Ring
Winner: George Russell (Mercedes)
Winning Time: 1:26:37.979
Top Five Finishers
• 1. George Russell (Mercedes) – 1:26:37.979 – 25 pts
• 2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +1.611s – 18 pts
• 3. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – +1.986s – 15 pts
• 4. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – +21.809s – 12 pts
• 5. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – +26.393s – 10 pts
Sources
• Formula 1 Official Race Classification
• FIA Official Results
• Formula 1 Race Centre