F1, Gp Austria, Max Verstappen dominates Sprint Race: first podium for Carlos Sainz

F1, Sprint Race Gp Austria, Max Verstappen dominates: bad Charles Leclerc

After snatching the best time in Shootout qualifying, Max Verstappen also won the Sprint Race of the Austrian GP. The Dutch driver, after a battle in the first lap with Sergio Perez, managed to create a gap that he maintained and increased over the course of all 24 laps. The reigning World Champion, in fact, preceded his Red Bull teammate and Carlos Sainz (first podium finish of the season), who finished at a gap of more than 20 seconds.

In fourth and fifth place were the two Aston Martin drivers, with Lance Stroll finishing ahead of Fernando Alonso. Completing the top-10 were Nico Hulkenberg (Haas), Esteban Ocon (Alpine), George Russell (Mercedes), Lando Norris (McLaren) and Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes). A day to forget, however, for Charles Leclerc, who finished no higher than 12th.

With his victory in the Sprint Race, Max Verstappen increased his points lead over Sergio Perez to 70.

The finishing order of the Sprint Race of the Austrian GP.

1 Max VERSTAPPEN Red Bull RacingLEADER – –
2 Sergio PEREZ Red Bull Racing+21.048 – –
3 Carlos SAINZ Ferrari+23.088 – –
4 Lance STROLL Aston Martin+29.703 – –
5 Fernando ALONSO Aston Martin+30.109 – –
6 Nico HULKENBERG Haas F1 Team+31.297 1
7 Esteban OCON Alpine+36.602 1
8 George RUSSELL Mercedes+36.611 1
9 Lando NORRIS McLaren+38.608 1
10 Lewis HAMILTON Mercedes+46.375 1
11 Oscar PIASTRI McLaren+49.807 1
12 Charles LECLERC Ferrari+50.789 1
13 Alexander ALBON Williams+52.848 1
14 Kevin MAGNUSSEN Haas F1 Team+56.593 1
15 Pierre GASLY Alpine+57.652 1
16 Yuki TSUNODA AlphaTauri+64.822 1
17 Nyck DE VRIES AlphaTauri+65.617 1
18 Logan SARGEANT Williams+66.059 1
19GuanyuZHOUAlfa Romeo+70.825 1
20Valtteri BOTTASAlfa Romeo+76.435 1