George Russell claimed victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, moving up to second place in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship. The Mercedes driver said he was delighted to return to the top step of the podium after a spell without a win, praising the team's hard work in restoring its competitiveness.
Russell described the race as an intense contest, explaining that he had to push at the limit throughout the race while keeping a close eye on his rivals, including teammate Kimi Antonelli. He also credited Mercedes' race strategy for playing a key role in securing the victory and said he is now looking forward to next weekend's home race at Silverstone.
