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Russell's breakthrough, Ferrari's setback as F1 title race shifts again
ESPN's Laurence Edmondson breaks down George Russell's breakthrough, Ferrari's setback and what Austria means for Formula 1's evolving title race.
Source: ESPN
Hamilton calls Austrian GP a 'reality check'
Lewis Hamilton has said Ferrari's difficult Austrian Grand Prix was a "reality check" after his popular win in Spain two weeks ago.
Source: ESPN
McLaren boss doesn't rule out Verstappen move
McLaren boss Zak Brown refused to completely shut down rumors that his team might be pursuing Max Verstappen's signature for 2027 or later.
Source: ESPN
Antonelli on mistakes: Too 'relaxed' or 'confident'
Kimi Antonelli has admitted his wild start to the Austrian Grand Prix was down to being "a bit too excited" and said he needs to cut down on mistakes.
Source: ESPN
Russell wins Austria GP, second victory of season
George Russell withstood Max Verstappen's challenge to end his 112-day wait for a victory by winning the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg on Sunday, breathing fresh life into his world championship…
Source: ESPN
Austrian Grand Prix 2026 LIVE: Latest updates as George Russell on pole after qualifying drama
George Russell is starting from pole position in his Mercedes for Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix after an action-packed qualifying.
Source: ESPN
Russell explains Wolff's 'just drive' radio message
George Russell has revealed the mid-qualifying radio messages from Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff at the Austrian Grand Prix helped him to refocus ahead of his pole position lap on Saturday.
Source: ESPN
Hamilton calls Austria GP win 'a tall order'
Lewis Hamilton has said it will be a "tall order" for Ferrari to pull off a second grand prix win in a row and beat Mercedes to victory at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Source: ESPN
Russell on quali chaos: 'Common sense prevailed'
George Russell said "common sense prevailed" after his pole position lap at the Austrian Grand Prix was allowed to stand despite a yellow flag in the final sector.
Source: ESPN
Verstappen confused with 'odd' Austria quali crash
Max Verstappen called his dramatic late crash in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix "a bit weird," but said it should not take away from the positives from Red Bull's big car upgrade.
Source: ESPN
Russell takes dramatic pole for Austrian GP
Mercedes' George Russell has taken back-to-back pole positions in a chaotic qualifying ahead of Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix.
Source: ESPN
Russell fastest in Austria final practice
Mercedes' George Russell set the pace in the last moments of the final practice session at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Source: ESPN
Title leader Antonelli quickest in FP2
Kimi Antonelli has gone quickest in the second practice session at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.
Source: ESPN
Red Bull: Verstappen will stay if car is competitive
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies is convinced he can keep four-time champion Max Verstappen at his team next year, despite mounting speculation the Dutchman could leave for a rival.
Source: ESPN
Sources: Senior Red Bull figure set to leave
Red Bull chief engineer Paul Monaghan is set to leave Red Bull, sources have told ESPN.
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Antonelli tops first practice in Austria
Title leader Kimi Antonelli led George Russell to a Mercedes one-two in the first practice session of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Source: ESPN
Hamilton reveals neck injury in Ferrari debut
Lewis Hamilton revealed he went into his 2025 debut with Ferrari last year carrying a neck injury after a crash during preseason testing.
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Hamilton shuts down talk of eighth world title
Lewis Hamilton insists he is not thinking about winning a record eighth world championship -- despite admitting he is making every "sacrifice" possible in order to drive into the history books.
Source: ESPN
Hamilton on Neymar: 'Remember who you are'
Lewis Hamilton has said he took "real happiness" from Neymar using the same caption on social media that he used after his first win for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix two weeks ago.
Source: ESPN
Ferrari make use of ADUO, new engine for Austria
Ferrari will run an updated power unit at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix after making use of an opportunity to upgrade its engine under Formula 1's performance catch-up mechanism, ADUO.
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