Verstappen triumphs in Austrian sprint as Aussie Oscar holds off McLaren teammate’s spirited attack

Max pips Lando & Piastri for Sprint pole | 01:05 Max Verstappen has resisted a spirited attack from Lando Norris to claim victory for Red Bull in a feisty sprint race at the Austria n Grand Prix.

Every qualifying session and race from the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship™ LIVE in 4K. New to Kayo?“I had a good first lap,” said Verstappen. “But once the DRS opened it took a few laps for me to get away and then I drove my own race. I had to work for it in that race and we have a few things to think about for tomorrow.”

On a hot day in the Styrian Alps, Verstappen made a strong start from pole, after two formation laps, to lead through Turn One ahead of Norris with Piastri hustling his teammate – and Sainz passing Russell for fourth. Having made several moves, Norris finally found a way past the Dutchman at the top of the hill on lap five, but Verstappen responded immediately and regained the lead at the next corner allowing Piastri to use his momentum to take second.Norris, who was feeling unwell before the race, was left struggling to resist the charging Sainz while Piastri set off in pursuit of Verstappen.

Australian Driver Series Leader Australian Driver Oscar Agence France Presse Sprint Results Max Verstappen Austria George Russell Lewis Hamilton Formation Laps Charles Leclerc Carlos Sainz Lando Norris Kevin Magnussen Europe Feisty Sprint Sergio Perez Three-Time World Champion Western Europe Qualifying Session Seven-Time Champion Sprint Session Home Win Orange Army Austrian Sprint Spirited Attack

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