Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix, strengthening F1 championship chances

George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position, reducing his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli’s lead in the Formula One championship to 40 points. Max Verstappen finished 1.6 seconds behind in second, while Antonelli secured third. Russell’s victory marks his second win of the season, bringing his points total to 131, compared to Antonelli’s 171. Mercedes leads the constructors’ standings with 302 points, ahead of Ferrari’s 204.

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