Mercedes' George Russell Wins Austrian Grand Prix
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British driver George Russell of Mercedes clinched his second career victory in the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship by winning the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday. The 71-lap race was held on a 4.3-kilometer track in southeastern Austria.
Russell, 26, completed the race in 1:24:22, with McLaren's Oscar Piastri finishing second, just 1.90 seconds behind, and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz taking third place, 4.53 seconds behind Russell.
The race saw a collision between Dutch driver Max Verstappen and British driver Lando Norris.
The next race in the championship will take place at the Silverstone Circuit on July 7.
As of now, the top 5 drivers in the 2024 standings are:
1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 237 points
2. Lando Norris (Great Britain): 156
3. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 150
4. Carlos Sainz (Spain): 135
5. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 118
In the constructor standings, the top teams are:
1. Red Bull: 355 points
2. Ferrari: 291
3. McLaren: 268
4. Mercedes: 196
5. Aston Martin: 58
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