George Russell clinched victory at the Austrian Grand Prix for Mercedes after a dramatic crash between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in the final laps, where they were battling for the lead. Oscar Piastri of McLaren secured second place, with Carlos Sainz of Ferrari finishing third at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria on Sunday. The win marked Mercedes' first triumph since November 2022 and Russell's second career win after his success in Brazil. Following a slow pit stop by Verstappen, Norris closed in on the Red Bull driver, setting the stage for a thrilling duel between the two. Russell expressed his joy after the race, emphasizing the importance of being in contention until the end to capitalize on opportunities. The collision between Verstappen and Norris on lap 63 altered the course of the race, ultimately leading to Russell's unexpected victory. Verstappen received a 10-second penalty for the incident, but it did not impact his final position as he finished fifth, with Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes in fourth place. Nico Hulkenberg secured sixth place for Haas, while Sergio Perez of Red Bull and Kevin Magnussen of Haas finished seventh and eighth, respectively. Daniel Ricciardo contributed two points for Red Bull by finishing ninth, and Pierre Gasly scored the final point for Alpine.