George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix as Red Bull Ring records 320,000 spectators

George Russell (Mercedes) took victory at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, with Max Verstappen (Red Bull) finishing second and Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) third. The event set a new attendance record, drawing about 320,000 fans over the weekend, the highest ever for a sport event in Austria.

Police reported a largely trouble‑free weekend. Traffic flowed smoothly thanks to a coordinated travel plan, and a newly deployed bicycle police unit helped keep order on the circuit grounds. Crime was low, limited to minor property damage and a few thefts. Security forces also intercepted roughly 20 illegal private‑drone flights using drone‑countermeasure technology, imposing fines of several thousand euros on the operators.