Who impressed our judges at the Austrian Grand Prix?
George Russell secured a stellar victory at the Austrian Grand Prix after starting from pole position, successfully fending off Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli to climb to second in the World Championship standings. Verstappen, despite a qualifying crash, showcased the pace of his upgraded RB22 to finish second, while Antonelli rounded out the podium despite a grid penalty misstep.
Racing Bulls saw Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad secure points, maintaining their strong momentum. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton battled for P5, while McLaren's Oscar Piastri exceeded expectations with a fourth-place finish. Meanwhile, Red Bull's Isack Hadjar impressed by climbing from P8 to P6, highlighting the competitive nature of the weekend.
Elsewhere, the weekend proved difficult for others; Pierre Gasly's points streak ended, and Gabriel Bortoleto just missed the top 10 despite a strong effort. Sergio Perez's race was cut short due to brake issues, marking a challenging outing for the Cadillac driver.
