What the teams said – Race day in Austria

George Russell secured a commanding victory for Mercedes at the Austrian Grand Prix, successfully defending his lead from Max Verstappen to take his first win since Australia. Kimi Antonelli recovered from a difficult start and a mid-race setback to join his teammate on the podium in third, narrowly missing out on a late-race challenge for second. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished second after an impressive drive from fifth on the grid, though he was ultimately unable to challenge Russell for the lead due to tire management and a strategic disadvantage. Isack Hadjar finished in sixth place, capping off a strong weekend for the team as they showcased improved pace with their latest upgrades.