ISTANBUL: Mercedes' George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix, the 11th round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, on Sunday. The 71-lap Austrian Grand Prix was held at the Red Bull Ring on a track 4.3 kilometers (2.6 miles) long in the country's southeast. Russell, 26, clinched his second career victory to complete the race at 1:24:22, while McLaren's Oscar Piastri came in second --1.90 seconds behind -- and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz finished third at 4.53 seconds behind Russell. Dutch driver Max Verstappen was involved in a collision with Great Britain's Lando Norris. This year's 12th race will be held at the Silverstone Circuit on July 7. Top 5 drivers in 2024 standings: 1. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 237 points 2. Lando Norris (Great Britain): 156 3. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 150 4. Carlos Sainz (Spain): 135 5. Sergio Perez (Mexico): 118 Constructor Standings: 1. Red Bull: 355 points 2. Ferrari: 291 3. McLaren: 268 4. Mercedes: 196 5. Aston Martin: 58 Source: Anadolu Agency