How 27 seconds of Qualifying decided the Austrian Grand Prix
.png)
The Austrian Grand Prix was a tense and ultimately relieving 86-minute affair for George Russell, but the key pillar of his victory was a 27-second window around 24 hours earlier.
It started with Max Verstappen’s high-speed crash at Turn 9, which immediately brought out yellow flags at that part of the circuit.
Next Up
Related Articles
Why there's 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Aston Martin
Are Lawson and Lindblad's performances going under the radar?
Who impressed our judges at the Austrian Grand Prix?
Perez and Bottas reflect on Cadillac issues
Betting5 betting lessons learnt after Russell wins in Austria
7 moments you might have missed at the 2026 Austrian GP