GEORGE RUSSELL snatched victory from the jaws of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris after the duo’s shock collision in Austria.

Huge drama erupted on lap 64 as Norris and Verstappen hit each other at Turn Three leaving them BOTH with punctures and Mercedes’ Russell soaring into the lead.

George Russell has won the Austrian Grand Prix
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George Russell has won the Austrian Grand PrixCredit: Getty

Lando Norris and Max Verstappen were involved in a dramatic collision
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Lando Norris and Max Verstappen were involved in a dramatic collision

Both cars were left with punctures following the incident
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Both cars were left with punctures following the incident

Norris' car picked up irretrievable damage
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Norris’ car picked up irretrievable damage
Amid the melee Verstappen managed to rejoin the race in fifth after pitting with a ten second time penalty for ‘causing a collision’ – while Norris was forced to retire.

It had been an all out war before they collided with Verstappen just keeping the McLaren driver at bay despite going off the track on lap 59.

Verstappen, at his home race in the Red Bull Ring, said on his team radio: “He forced me off again. He’s just dive-bombing.”

While Norris was heard saying: “He can’t keep moving after I’ve moved, it’s just dangerous.”