Austrian GP Dash: Max Verstappen wins after thrilling battle with Purple Bull team-mate Sergio Perez
Max Verstappen leads Sergio Perez in Purple Bull one-two following thrilling battle between team-mates on opening lap of Dash; Carlos Sainz takes third for Ferrari; watch the Austrian Grand Prix dwell on Sky Sports activities F1 at 2pm on Sunday, with build-up from 12:30pm
Final Up to date: 01/07/23 4:28pm
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Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez almost collided on the opening lap of the Austrian Grand Prix Dash.
Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez almost collided on the opening lap of the Austrian Grand Prix Dash.
Max Verstappen claimed victory within the Austrian Grand Prix Dash after seeing off the daring problem of Purple Bull team-mate Sergio Perez throughout an exhilarating first-lap battle.
World championship chief Verstappen began forward of his team-mate on the entrance row however there was nearly embarrassment for Purple Bull at their dwelling Grand Prix because the duo twice got here shut to creating contact on the opening lap.
Perez obtained off the road higher than Verstappen and handed the Dutchman into the primary nook, earlier than Verstappen hit again at Flip 3, with each approaching workforce radio to specific their dissatisfaction at one another’s driving.
Perez, who has been on a dismal run of kind since successful two of the primary 4 races in a robust begin to the season, misplaced a spot to Nico Hulkenberg on the exit of Flip 3, however would later regain the place to make sure a Purple Bull one-two.
Carlos Sainz superior from fifth to say the ultimate podium spot, with Lance Stroll holding off Aston Martin team-mate Fernando Alonso for fourth.
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Esteban Ocon, Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris obtained into an exhilarating battle on lap 15 of the Dash within the Austria Grand Prix.
Hulkenberg, who was the very best finisher of the vehicles that selected to change from intermediate to dry tyres within the closing levels on the drying observe, took sixth.
Esteban Ocon held off Mercedes’ George Russell, who benefited from being the primary driver to change to slicks, for seventh in an exhilarating battle to the road.
The Brit secured the ultimate level obtainable within the 24-lap contest, with Verstappen taking his world championship lead over Perez to 70 factors with victory.
The Dutchman could have the chance to additional prolong his benefit in Sunday’s race, as he begins on pole with Perez solely fifteenth on the grid.
Austrian GP Dash End result: High 10
1) Max Verstappen, Purple Bull (8 factors)
2) Sergio Perez, Purple Bull (7 factors)
3) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari (6 factors)
4) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin (5 factors)
5) Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin (4 factors)
6) Nico Hulkenberg (3 factors)
7) Esteban Ocon, Alpine (2 factors)
8) George Russell, Mercedes (1 level)
9) Alexander Albon, Williams
10) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
Extra to observe…
