Lando Norris wins Austrian Grand Prix; Max Verstappen DNF
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Lando Norris secured victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, closely followed by his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri. The race saw intense battles between the two drivers. Charles Leclerc finished third. Max Verstappen retired early due to a collision with Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli received a penalty for the incident. George Russell had previously won the Canadian Grand Prix.
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