The 2024 Formula 1 season continues at Spielberg for the Qatar Airways Austrian Grand Prix, ending the month of June with the biggest turning point of the season.
The race kicked off with Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and George Russell fighting over the lead while Charles Leclerc got hit by Oscar Piastri and forced to pit for a replacement front spoiler. Lap 26 saw Lewis Hamilton penalized for crossing the white line when entering the pit lane. As the race nears its climax, it becomes a dogfight between Verstappen and Norris.
Come Lap 65, the biggest turning point of the season became reality as Max Verstappen made Lando Norris taste agony after a collision that caused Norris' rear right right punctured and forced him out of the race. Verstappen's reign in Red Bull Ring was ended after he was slapped with a penalty.
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After a thrilling Spielberg bout, George Russell of Mercedes-AMG wins the Austrian Grand Prix followed by McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz.
After Austria, Max Verstappen of Red Bull Ring still leads the championship with 237 points, but the gap between him and second-place Lando Norris is now 81 points. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc is currently in third place with 150 points.
The next race of the F1 '24 season will be at Silverstone for the Qatar Airways British Grand Prix this July 7th.
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