George Russell picked up his second win of the season and second profession win on the Purple Bull Ring as he earned victory on the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday.
Russell’s win meant he bridged the hole to team-mate and championship chief Kimi Antonelli to 40 factors.
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It was the British driver’s second win in 2026 having beforehand gained the season-opening race in Australia earlier than Antonelli then gained 5 consecutive races to take management within the championship.
Lewis Hamilton, race winner in Barcelona two weeks prior, had a disappointing show in his Ferrari, steering it to a fifth-placed end regardless of the crew bringing an upgraded automobile to Austria.
Listed here are my rankings for a way the drivers carried out throughout the entire weekend in Spielberg.
George Russell – 9/10
Transformed pole into a perfectly managed victory regardless of shedding his drinks system within the excessive warmth. No hydration break wanted. Absorbed strain from a charging Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli and a well timed reminder of his race-winning high quality.
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Max Verstappen – 8.5/10
Bounced again brilliantly from his qualifying crash to complete second. Aggressive, quick and inside touching distance of victory. Nice battling with Lewis Hamilton too.
Kimi Antonelli – 7.5/10
Returned from his retirement in Barcelona final trip with a podium to maintain his wholesome hole on the high of the championship. A barely premature VSC cease value him an opportunity of difficult for the win.
Oscar Piastri – 7/10
Quiet however environment friendly afternoon to salvage fourth. Did not fairly have the tempo to hitch the battle forward however maximised the McLaren bundle.
Lewis Hamilton – 6.5/10
Regarded fast in qualifying however Ferrari lacked race tempo in contrast with Mercedes and Purple Bull. Felt extra was potential with out the weird use of the delicate tyre however finally Ferrari felt that they had no selection.
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Isack Hadjar – 6/10
drive to sixth after a poor qualifying session. The tempo wasn’t unhealthy but it surely was a irritating weekend by his requirements, added to the actual fact his team-mate was on the rostrum.
Lando Norris – 6.5/10
Misplaced floor in the beginning and by no means fairly recovered. A irritating weekend after exhibiting nice race tempo on Friday.
Charles Leclerc – 5/10
Began on the entrance row however that was as excessive as he bought. Slipped again as his race tempo pale. A disappointing return from such an excellent grid place.
Liam Lawson – 7/10
One other composed drive into the factors. Extracted all the pieces accessible from the Racing Bulls equipment.
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Arvid Lindblad – 6.5/10
One other nice rookie show to attain one other top-10 end. Regarded assured all weekend however can be wanting now to try to get the higher hand on his extra skilled team-mate.
Gabriel Bortoleto – 6/10
A tidy race to guide Audi dwelling and end simply exterior the factors.
Nico Hulkenberg – 5.5/10
Stable sufficient however ending behind Bortoleto takes the shine off it. He gained locations from his lowly beginning place, nonetheless.
Pierre Gasly – 5/10
Slipped down the order so a disappointing Sunday for Alpine who simply seemed quick on tempo.
Ollie Bearman – 4.5/10
A clear however nameless afternoon for Bearman. Haas did not have a lot to battle with.
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Franco Colapinto – 4.5/10
Not spectacular however a gradual end for Colapinto, who stored his Alpine out of bother.
Esteban Ocon – 4/10
Completed behind team-mate Ollie Bearman once more, which made for a poor return. Misplaced floor in the beginning and by no means seemed like a factors contender.
Alex Albon – 4/10
Williams had a troublesome race and Alex Albon completed two laps down. In contrast to this team-mate Carlos Sainz, he not less than bought to the flag.
Fernando Alonso – 4.5/10
The ultimate labeled finisher. He gained locations largely by others retiring, nonetheless his five-second penalty for rushing within the pit lane made this one other race for Aston Martin to overlook.
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Lance Stroll – 3.5/10
Aston Martin driver retired after 45 laps, ending a tough race from the again row.
Carlos Sainz – 4/10
Out after 23 laps when his automobile stopped on the pit straight. Led Williams as soon as once more in qualifying which is all that may be mentioned.
Sergio Perez – 4/10
Solely lasted a number of laps for Cadillac. Out-qualified team-mate Valtteri Bottas however barely turned a wheel this weekend with a number of automobile points in follow plaguing him in the course of the race, too.
Valtteri Bottas – 3.5/10
The primary retirement, after simply two laps. There was virtually no race to guage. Began behind his team-mate however Cadillac’s Sunday was over earlier than it had begun.
