Russell shocked by Max and Lando's closeness.

You could say that today’s race in Austria wasn’t over until Nasty Boy threw his toys out of the car. Max Verstappen’s aggressive behavior towards Lando Norris left the top two podium spots open for the next best man of the day.

That man turned out to be Russell. Once again, he outscored his esteemed teammate Lewis Hamilton. Despite McLaren’s Oscar Piastri following close behind, the 26-year-old British driver remained calm as he crossed the finish line. Despite inheriting the win, that’s how races go.

After taking his second Grand Prix win on Sunday, Russell reflected: “It was incredible. The start of the race was a tough battle to hold on to P3, especially with Max and Lando putting the pressure on. I knew Lando was determined to win the race.”

“I couldn’t believe how close we were to Max and Lando. It felt like a possibility, a dream come true. I’m so proud to be back on top. The team has worked hard and made significant progress since the start of the season. The last two races have been exceptional, and there’s still a lot to come.”

Reflecting on his victory at the 2024 Austrian GP, Russell acknowledged the dominance of Red Bull and McLaren: “It’s no secret that Red Bull and Max, as well as McLaren and Lando, are still a little bit ahead . However, we have consistently positioned ourselves in third place in recent races. If something happens right off the bat, we’ll be ready to seize the opportunity. It’s an exciting time for us.

This victory paves the way for the next British Grand Prix, which is Russell’s home race. He is looking forward to the event and says: “We are currently on a wave of success. These last three races have been incredible. In reality, we could have won the race in Canada, but this victory makes up for my previous mistakes.

Finishing in P3, Hamilton graciously congratulated his team-mate: “Congratulations to George and the team. The results are well deserved and everyone in Brackley and Brixworth has worked tirelessly to improve the performance of the car. We are gradually closing the gap to the front of the pack. This result is testament to everyone’s hard work.”

Reflecting on his own race, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion summed it up: “From my point of view, it wasn’t the smoothest weekend. I suffered some damage from the start, which compromised my race. Now we turn to Silverstone. It’s always a special weekend and I can’t wait to see all the fans there. I hope the track suits us better than Austria and we will see what we can achieve.

In a race that became tense in the final quarter, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said in the team analysis: “George performed admirably throughout the race to stay close to the top two. It was a third place based on speed, and we would be happy with that because it highlights the progress we are constantly making.

“However, we felt there was an opportunity to do more given the ongoing battle, and we managed to seize it,” said a visibly delighted Wolff with the unexpected victory at Parc Fermé.

Mercedes track leader Andrew Shovlin added: “We’re going to enjoy this win, it’s been a long time! Congratulations to George and the whole team at Brackley and Brixworth. We know there’s still work to do before we can take a deserved win.”

“It took a lot of effort and determination from the team to get us to a point where we are constantly competing for podiums. That’s what allowed us to take advantage of Max and Lando’s misfortune,” Shovlin concluded.

FOOTBALL: Brazil beat Argentina in thrilling Copa America final

Last Sunday, the Brazilian national football team won the Copa America title by beating Argentina 3-1. The match, played at the Maracanã stadium, was filled with enthusiasm and determination from both teams.

Brazil opened the scoring just 15 minutes into the first half with a magnificent goal from Neymar. Argentina did not back down and equalized in the 35th minute with a goal from Messi. In the second half, the Brazilian team came back more determined and scored two more goals, with Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison, securing the victory and the title.

The match was marked by controversial moments and intense rivalry between the two teams. The referee had to work hard to control the emotions and handed out several yellow cards throughout the match. However, fair play prevailed and the teams showed mutual respect at the end of the match.

With this victory, Brazil becomes the most successful team in the history of the Copa América, with a total of 10 titles. The Brazilian selection is now preparing for the World Cup qualifiers, which will begin soon.

Brazilian national team coach Tite praised his players’ performance and stressed the importance of teamwork. He highlighted the determination and dedication of the athletes, who gave everything to win the title.

Winning the Copa America is a great achievement for Brazilian football and demonstrates the strength and quality of the country’s players. The Brazilian national team is now considered one of the favorites for the next World Cup, which will be held in Qatar in 2026.

The Copa America title also represents a victory for the Brazilian people, who are proud of their team and celebrate every goal scored. The fans came out in force to the Maracanã and celebrated with enthusiasm, flags, banners and a lot of enthusiasm.

The rivalry between Brazil and Argentina is historic and always arouses great expectations in each confrontation. The Copa America final was no different and the match was watched by millions of people around the world. Brazil’s victory was widely celebrated and the players are considered national heroes.

Now, the Brazilian team will have to maintain its focus and determination for the upcoming competitions. The conquest of the Copa America is just the beginning of a journey whose main objective is to win the World Cup. Brazilian fans are confident and believe in the potential of the players to achieve this goal.

Football is a national passion and the Brazilian national team is a symbol of unity and pride for all Brazilians. The conquest of the Copa America is another chapter in this story of success and surpassing. Congratulations to the players and technical staff for their excellent performance and the title. Brazil is celebrating!