Piastri Finishes Fourth, Russell Wins Austrian Grand Prix

By Michael Doyle

Topic: Formula 1

Sun 28 Jun 2026 at 9:30pm

Oscar Piastri drove well in Austria, finishing ahead of Lando Norris and the Ferraris.

Oscar Piastri said his fourth place was a 'really good day'. George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix.

Russell beat Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli to win his second grand prix of the year.

Piastri did not have the speed to match the top three, but he was the best of the rest.

Piastri said, 'I think that was the most I could have done.'

Piastri did not have the speed to match Mercedes or Max Verstappen.

Piastri started seventh but passed Norris on the first lap.

Piastri managed his tires well in the hot race.

Piastri passed Hamilton when he made a pit stop under a virtual safety car.

Piastri was happy to beat both Ferraris, saying it was a 'really good day'.

Piastri is now fourth in the drivers' championship.

Russell survived a late challenge to win in Austria.

George Russell won his second grand prix of the season.

Russell started on pole and led the early stages.

Verstappen showed he could win by getting to third place early.

Verstappen set his sights on Russell after passing Hamilton.

Verstappen reduced the gap to Russell after the first pit stops.

Russell was told to push every lap because Verstappen was closing in.

Verstappen was almost ready to pass Russell when he made his second pit stop.

Russell said, 'It's been a little while, so I will enjoy this win.'

Russell said Verstappen and Red Bull were very quick.

Verstappen went from chasing Russell to defending second place from Antonelli.

The top three finishers were separated by less than two seconds.

Verstappen said his car was good for half the race, but then had some issues.

Antonelli still leads the championship, but Russell is now second.

Isack Hadjar finished sixth for Red Bull.

Leclerc struggled and finished eighth.

Liam Lawson finished ninth, and Arvid Lindblad was tenth.

You can relive the Austrian Grand Prix on our live blog.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 1:32am

By Michael Doyle

Our live coverage of the Austrian Grand Prix has ended.

Mercedes is back on top with George Russell's win.

Oscar Piastri had a solid race, finishing fourth.

The next grand prix is the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

We will have a live blog for the British Grand Prix.

Goodnight.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 1:20am

By Michael Doyle

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 1:10am

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A fan said Piastri had a great drive and good pace.

Oscar Piastri should be happy with his drive.

He started seventh and finished fourth.

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Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 1:00am

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Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:50am

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Kimi Antonelli had a tough start, going off the track three times.

But Antonelli was able to recover and finish third.

Antonelli said he was too excited and made mistakes early on.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:45am

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Red Bull had a good race, with Verstappen finishing second.

Verstappen was happy with his race, saying the car was good for half the race.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:41am

By Michael Doyle

George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix.

Russell said it was great to be back on top.

Russell said Verstappen and Red Bull were very quick.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:30am

By Michael Doyle

George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix, holding off Verstappen.

Verstappen had to defend second place from Antonelli.

Oscar Piastri finished fourth, starting seventh on the grid.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:29am

By Michael Doyle

George Russell is close to winning the grand prix.

Kimi Antonelli is trying to pass Verstappen on the last lap.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:28am

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George Russell's lead is less than three seconds.

Max Verstappen is not guaranteed second place.

Kimi Antonelli is closing in on Verstappen.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:24am

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The gap between Russell and Verstappen is getting smaller.

Verstappen is running out of time to catch Russell.

If Russell does not make a mistake, he should win.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:18am

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The gap between Russell and Verstappen is getting smaller.

Russell is doing just enough to win the race.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:17am

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A driver has made a pit stop and is back on the track.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:15am

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George Russell is leading the grand prix.

The gap between Russell and Verstappen is 10 seconds.

Russell has gone a little wide and lost some time.

Verstappen has fresher tires than Russell.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:13am

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There is a little rain on the radar, 12 kilometers from the track.

The rain could affect the race.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:08am

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Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:07am

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Kimi Antonelli has made a pit stop and is back on the track.

George Russell is leading the race, 10 seconds ahead of Verstappen.

Verstappen has fresher tires than Russell.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:05am

By Michael Doyle

Red Bull has pitted Verstappen, and he is back on the track.

Verstappen was 1.4 seconds behind Russell before the pit stop.

Russell now has a 10-second lead.

Mon 29 Jun 2026 at 12:03am

By Michael Doyle

Oscar Piastri has passed Charles Leclerc.

Piastri made a clean pass on Leclerc.

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