Sports · 2 July 2026
George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix 2026
Exam-focused facts from the 2 July 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- George Russell of Mercedes won the Austrian Grand Prix in June 2026.
- Max Verstappen of Red Bull finished in second place, while Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes secured third place.
- This event marked the second victory of the 2026 Formula 1 (F1) season for George Russell.
- George Russell started the race on the pole position.
- Following the race, George Russell holds a six-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton in the standings.