Austrian F1 Grand Prix 2024 Results: George Russell Wins; Max Verstappen Finishes 5th | News, Scores

George Russell was able to halt Max Verstappen's two-race win streak in a chaotic finish at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Both Verstappen and Lando Norris were battling it out before both were called for violations on the 64th lap, allowing Russell to move into the lead. He was more than two seconds ahead of the pack over the final three laps to earn his second career F1 victory.

The moment Russell took the lead passing the two stricken cars of Verstappen and Norris <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AustrianGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AustrianGP</a> <a href="https://t.co/1ZSieenolu">pic.twitter.com/1ZSieenolu</a>

What is it about Lando at the Red Bull Ring... <a href="https://t.co/8nPZe2Xndj">pic.twitter.com/8nPZe2Xndj</a>

Verstappen and Lando Norris were going at it throughout the race. Norris was unhappy at one point when Verstappen, who was coming out of a pit stop, appeared to cut him off as he was going in.

Lando wasn't happy with Max's pit release 😮 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AustrianGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AustrianGP</a> <a href="https://t.co/rbtIhiMSyP">pic.twitter.com/rbtIhiMSyP</a>

Later in the race, Verstappen was trying to hold off Norris, who briefly took the lead on the 59th lap before a track limits violation cost him the spot.

LAP 59/71 <br><br>Norris gets through at Turn 3 but goes off track! <br><br>He gives the place back to Verstappen <br><br>This is EPIC! 🍿<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AustrianGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AustrianGP</a> <a href="https://t.co/to1Uk8knxc">pic.twitter.com/to1Uk8knxc</a>

Verstappen was able to finish fifth, giving him nine top-five finishes in 11 races this season. Norris went from challenging for the lead to finishing last after retiring with seven laps to go when one of his tires popped.

Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top four behind Russell. Piastri's second-place showing is tied for the best finish of his career.

This is the third consecutive race that has been dominated by the trio of Verstappen, Norris and Russell. Verstappen and Norris finished in the top two spots in the past two races in Spain and Canada.

Russell finished third in Canada and fourth in Spain, with his Mercedes teammate, Lewis Hamilton, taking the third spot. This was the moment Russell has been building toward all season with nine top-eight finishes coming into Sunday.

He won't forget this race for a while... and nor will we! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AustrianGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AustrianGP</a> <a href="https://t.co/daXNiEkmAq">pic.twitter.com/daXNiEkmAq</a>

P1!!!! You can win this thing 😂😂 <br>YES TEAM!! <a href="https://t.co/Lobk8bkzU2">pic.twitter.com/Lobk8bkzU2</a>

📻 Russell: "Boomshakalaka! Yabadabadoo! Well done. We had to pick up the pieces, well done." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AustrianGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AustrianGP</a>

george russell is the type of guy to strike his intro pose after winning an f1 race <a href="https://t.co/nN9bwRqrOZ">pic.twitter.com/nN9bwRqrOZ</a>

Lewis Hamilton applauds George Russell after securing Mercedes' first win of the year 👏 <a href="https://t.co/1oF9eu9p6I">pic.twitter.com/1oF9eu9p6I</a>

Even though Verstappen was unable to win his third straight race, in some ways this was another incredible performance for the best driver in the world. He, like Norris, had a tire blow on the 64th lap.

Verstappen was able to get into the pit area to replace the tire. He came out of that mess and still managed to finish fifth.

The three-time reigning F1 champ will look to get back to the top of the mountain next week in England. He won the race last year as part of his streak of 10 consecutive victories.

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