Russell FINALLY Wins, Antonelli's Chaotic First Lap & Verstappen's Red Bull BACK?
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George Russell finally puts together a complete race weekend—and takes victory in Austria!
After a rollercoaster season, Russell held off pressure from both Max Verstappen and championship leader Kimi Antonelli to claim a crucial win at the Red Bull Ring. But was he a bit lucky with those yellow flags in qualifying? And can he carry this momentum into his home race at Silverstone?
In this episode, Nicola Hume and Ben Edwards are joined by former McLaren mechanic, author, F1 commentator and Wheeler Dealers star Marc Priestley to dissect a pulsating Austrian Grand Prix and look ahead to the British GP.
We cover:
🏆 George Russell's season-saving Austrian victory
😬 Antonelli's wild first lap—three off-track moments!
📈 Verstappen and Red Bull finally clicking with 2026 regs
🔥 Racing Bulls double points finish (despite Lawson's car catching fire!)
🤦 Ferrari's baffling strategy turns P2/P3 into P5/P8
❓ We need to talk about Lando Norris...
🇬🇧 British Grand Prix preview—can Lewis win a TENTH Silverstone?
🎤 Marc's stories from Lewis Hamilton's early McLaren days
Plus the Prediction Championship of the World continues—and F1 2026 remains predictably unpredictable!
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