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Verstappen Concedes Title Hopes After Red Bull’s Austrian Grand Prix Debacle

After crashing out on the first lap in Spielberg, Verstappen conceded he was no longer in the championship fight.

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Overview

  • McLaren’s one-two result in Austria left Oscar Piastri on 216 points and Lando Norris on 201, while Max Verstappen remained on 155 in third place.
  • Verstappen’s home race ended in Turn 3 when Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli clipped his Red Bull and forced his retirement.
  • The FIA has imposed a three-place grid penalty on Antonelli for the upcoming British Grand Prix for causing the collision.
  • Ferrari’s new floor upgrade delivered immediate gains as Charles Leclerc secured third place and reinforced the team’s pace recovery.
  • Sauber scored points with both cars for the first time since the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, highlighting its steady midfield progress.