Jun. 30, 2024 10:48 AM EST

Mercedes Driver Russell Wins Formula 1's Austrian Gp After Verstappen, Norris Clash At Front

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain gets a pit service during the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix race at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Christian Bruna, Pool) Christian Bruna, ASSOCIATED PRESS
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain gets a pit service during the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix race at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Christian Bruna, Pool)
McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car ahead of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco during the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix race at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates after winning the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix race at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Christian Bruna)
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix race at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates with his team members after winning the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix race at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Christian Bruna)
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SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — George Russell clinched Mercedes' first win of the season at Formula 1's Austrian GP after taking advantage of a late clash between McLaren driver Lando Norris and championship leader Max Verstappen in a Red Bull on Sunday.

It was Russell's second GP win.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri was second, ahead of Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr.

Norris was trying to take the lead from Verstappen on Lap 64. The incident left Norris' car unable to continue, and Verstappen was given a 10-second time penalty.

Verstappen had dominated the weekend, following up his victory in the sprint race with another dominant performance in qualifying to take pole position.

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