George Russell holds off Max Verstappen to win Austrian F1 Grand Prix for Mercedes

George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, holding off a charging Max Verstappen in the final laps to secure victory for Mercedes. Kimi Antonelli completed a strong Mercedes showing by finishing third, with the top three covered by just two seconds at the flag. Ferrari struggled with grip and pace, leaving Lewis Hamilton fifth and Charles Leclerc eighth, while Oscar Piastri finished fourth for McLaren.