The Austrian Grand Prix race report by Giles Richards will be available soon. That concludes my updates for today. Thank you for reading and emailing. Congratulations to Max Verstappen and Red Bull. Goodbye for now.
Updated at 16.31 BST: Verstappen’s move was a race-winning one, indeed. Aston Martin scored 18 points, a solid performance. Mercedes acknowledges that this was one of their toughest races this year and they will analyze their performance before Silverstone.
Red Bull’s social media team is thrilled with the two bulls on the podium, with Max in first place and Checo in third, after an incredible charge from 15th position. The Australian cricket team has also won their match. Lando Norris is named the “Driver of the Day” after Verstappen’s fifth straight victory.
The race report will be available soon, but in the meantime, here’s a recap of our coverage from this race weekend. Confirming what many expected, Verstappen, Leclerc, and Perez secure the top three positions. Dutch fans are celebrating around the podium, and Christian Horner praises the team’s strategic decisions and Max’s incredible form. Mercedes finishes seventh and eighth, a decent result but not ideal. Ferrari is happy with their performance.
Verstappen holds the trophy high, and the Dutch national anthem plays as fans from the Netherlands soak in the moment. Verstappen and Leclerc are seen hydrating and discussing the race before the podium presentation. Perez expresses his happiness for a great weekend and hopes for a better future, while Leclerc is pleased to be back on the podium and looks forward to the upcoming Silverstone race. Verstappen reflects on their strategic choices and focuses on enjoying the moment rather than thinking about a third consecutive title.
The race results are as follows:
1. Verstappen
2. Leclerc
3. Perez
4. Sainz
5. Norris
6. Alonso
7. Hamilton
8. Russell
9. Gasly
10. Stroll
11. Albon
12. Ocon
13. Sargeant
14. Zhou
15. De Vries
16. Bottas
17. Piastri
18. Tsunoda
19. Magnussen
20. Hulkenberg
The Red Bull team celebrates Max’s classy performance on the radio.
Max Verstappen secures his fifth victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, also setting the fastest lap on the final lap. Leclerc finishes second.
In the final lap, Verstappen pits for soft tires and goes for the fastest lap, winning by a significant margin. Verstappen’s progress is virtually unchallenged, despite some debates over radio communication. He secures a dominant win, with a lead of over 23 seconds.
Perez impressively moves up to third place from 15th. The race is significantly decided, and Verstappen seals his fifth win at the Red Bull Ring, establishing his dominance at the track.
Sainz and Perez engage in an exciting battle for third place, with Perez ultimately overtaking Sainz. Verstappen maintains a comfortable lead, securing his fifth win at the Red Bull Ring, the most wins at any track.
Verstappen pits for soft tires in the final laps to secure the fastest lap and successfully extends his lead over Leclerc. Verstappen’s performance remains dominant throughout the race, and he comfortably secures the win.
Verstappen continues to chase Leclerc closely, closing the gap to just 2.3 seconds. Sainz, Norris, Hamilton, and Alonso maintain their positions in the top six.
Verstappen narrows the gap to Leclerc, putting pressure on him as he battles for the lead. Sainz, Norris, Hamilton, and Alonso form the rest of the top six.
Verstappen steadily closes in on Leclerc, reducing the gap to 3.6 seconds. Meanwhile, fans discuss the domination of certain drivers throughout F1 history.
Leclerc maintains his lead of 4.4 seconds over Verstappen, while Sainz, Norris, Hamilton, and Alonso hold onto their positions. Verstappen begins to cut into Leclerc’s lead quickly.
The podium celebrations are about to begin, and Verstappen and Leclerc are pictured having a drink and discussing the race. Red Bull and Verstappen deliver a solid performance throughout the race.
Perez now holds the third position after an impressive charge from 15th place. Apologies for the earlier error in placing him in third before.
Verstappen leads the race with a significant lead of 26 seconds, followed by Leclerc in second. Sainz, Norris, Alonso, and Hamilton complete the top six.
Verstappen extends his lead to over nine seconds as his dominant performance continues. The Sky commentators accurately describe his performance as hugely dominating.
Verstappen has a commanding lead of 17.3 seconds, demonstrating his dominance on the track. Perez overtakes Norris to secure fourth place.
Verstappen leads the race by 14 seconds, with Leclerc in second and Sainz in third. Norris is in pursuit of Sainz, maintaining a close battle for position.
Verstappen closes in on Leclerc, reducing the gap to just 2.3 seconds. Verstappen’s pursuit for victory remains intense.
Verstappen trails Leclerc by 4.4 seconds. Sainz holds the third position, while Norris, Hamilton, and Alonso follow closely behind.
Verstappen narrows the gap to Leclerc, bringing it down to 3.6 seconds. The battle between the two remains intense.
Verstappen continues to chase Leclerc closely, cutting the gap to 4.4 seconds. The fight for the lead is heating up.
Verstappen trails Leclerc by 9.4 seconds, showing determination to catch up. Sainz, Norris, Hamilton, and Alonso maintain their positions.
Verstappen makes a move to regain the lead from Leclerc and immediately establishes a comfortable gap. The race for victory appears to be a forgone conclusion.
Verstappen and Leclerc engage in a thrilling battle for the lead. Verstappen closes in on Leclerc, pressuring him to make a mistake.
Verstappen trails Leclerc closely, ready to pounce on any opportunity to overtake. The battle for the lead intensifies between the two drivers.
Verstappen is pursuing Leclerc tightly, looking for an opportunity to take the lead. The battle for first place continues to unfold.
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