Russell Claims Victory in Thriller

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

George Russell stunned the field with his first win since the season opener at the Austrian Grand Prix, narrowly edging out Max Verstappen by 1.6 seconds in a heart-pounding finale. Teammate Kimi Antonelli nearly stole the show, finishing just 0.3 seconds behind Verstappen in third. Red Bull’s resurgence continued with Verstappen’s best result of the year, fueled by a major car upgrade. Oscar Piastri held steady in fourth, while Lewis Hamilton’s fifth place suffered from a costly strategy error. Russell, who led from pole position, credited the race’s intensity for rebuilding his confidence…