Why Antonelli outshone race winner Russell again

Who was the real winner in Austria?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP FORMULA 1 Russell won in Austria, but Antonelli outshone him again Mark Hughes George Russell closed the F1 title gap to 40 points with victory in the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, but championship leader Kimi Antonelli remained the class of the field.                          So a completely different picture to Barcelona two weeks ago, with Ferrari’s challenge collapsing and a heavily updated Red Bull emerging as the biggest threat to a Mercedes victory, Max Verstappen getting between the victorious George Russell and team-mate Kimi Antonelli. Aside from the Red Bull update every bit as thorough as Ferrari’s in Barcelona, what changed? READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde 'Max wasn't born to be in the midfield' - did Austria buy Red Bull more time to keep Verstappen? The Austrian GP was the result Red Bull needed, but is it enough to start convincing Max Verstappen to stay around? READ MORE FESTIVAL OF SPEED Pablo Elizalde Relive racing's epic battles: eight reasons the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is unmissable As Goodwood marks 50 years since Hunt vs Lauda and 60 since Ford's Le Mans triumph over Ferrari, here's what else is worth watching at this year's Festival of Speed READ MORE FESTIVAL OF SPEED Pablo Elizalde Relive racing's epic battles: eight reasons the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is unmissable As Goodwood marks 50 years since Hunt vs Lauda and 60 since Ford's Le Mans triumph over Ferrari, here's what else is worth watching at this year's Festival of Speed READ MORE F1 Pablo Elizalde ADUO: how F1's engine catch-up mechanism turned its own logic upside down Formula 1's new mid-season ADUO engine exemption was built to help the strugglers close the gap. Its first ruling did something nobody predicted - and the upgrades are already on track. READ MORE Motor Sport Branded Explore our best-selling products, specially selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Racing Green Motor Sport Binder BUY NOW 2026 Diary Motor Sport BUY NOW Coasters Motor Sport BUY NOW Le Mans Winners' Cars Motor Sport Poster BUY NOW Flask Bottle Motor Sport BUY NOW Laptop Bag Motor Sport BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy