George Russell wins Austrian GP after Max Verstappen and Lando Norris tangle for lead

Austrian Grand Prix after taking advantage of a late clash between McLaren driver Lando Norris and championship leader Max Verstappen in a Red Bull on Sunday.Norris was trying to take the lead from Verstappen with just seven laps remaining when the two collided. The incident left Norris' car unable to continue, and Verstappen was given a 10-second time penalty.Verstappen and Norris had been caught up in a fight for top spot, with the British driver accusing his rival of “dangerous” driving.

On Lap 64, Norris and Verstappen made contact as the McLaren driver attempted a move for the lead, with both cars suffering significant damage. After Norris had gone to the outside, Verstappen maneuvered to block and the front right of the McLaren collided with the rear left of the Red Bull, leaving both drivers with a puncture.

Verstappen and Norris limped back to the pits, with the former able to continue after stopping for repairs. However, Norris was forced to retire.Get today's sports news out of Los Angeles. Here's the latest on the Dodgers, Lakers, Angels, Kings, Galaxy, LAFC, USC, UCLA and more LA teams.The remarkable flashpoint provided Russell, who was sitting in third place, 15 seconds back, to assume the lead.

Behind Verstappen to round out the top-10 spots was Haas' Nico Hülkenberg, Red Bull's Sergio Pérez, Haas' Kevin Magnussen, RB's Daniel Ricciardo and Alpine's Pierre Gasly.

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