Mercedes' George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - Mercedes' George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix, the 11th round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, on Sunday.

The 71-lap Austrian Grand Prix was held at the Red Bull Ring on a track 4.3 kilometers (2.6 miles) long in the country's southeast.

Russell, 26, clinched his second career victory to complete the race at 1:24:22, while McLaren's Oscar Piastri came in second --1.90 seconds behind -- and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz finished third at 4.53 seconds behind Russell.

Dutch driver Max Verstappen was involved in a collision with Great Britain's Lando Norris.

This year's 12th race will be held at the Silverstone Circuit on July 7.

Top 5 drivers in 2024 standings:

1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 237 points

2. Lando Norris (Great Britain): 156

3. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 150

4. Carlos Sainz (Spain): 135

5. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 118

Constructor Standings:

1. Red Bull: 355 points

2. Ferrari: 291

3. McLaren: 268

4. Mercedes: 196

5. Aston Martin: 58