Mercedes driver Russell wins Formula 1’s Austrian GP after Verstappen, Norris clash at front

SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — George Russell clinched Mercedes’ first win of the season at Formula 1’s Austrian GP after taking advantage of a late clash between McLaren driver Lando Norris and championship leader Max Verstappen in a Red Bull on Sunday.

It was Russell’s second F1 win.

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was second, ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr.

Norris was trying to take the lead from Verstappen with just seven laps remaining when the pair came together. The incident left Norris’ car unable to continue...