Norris Triumphs in Tense Austrian Grand Prix Duel

Lando Norris clinched victory in the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position in a thrilling race on Sunday. The Briton managed to fend off early challenges from teammate Oscar Piastri, who leads the championship, ultimately securing a McLaren one-two finish.

This triumph marks Norris's third win of the season and cuts Piastri's championship lead from 22 to 15 points after 11 of the 24 scheduled rounds. Charles Leclerc took third place for Ferrari, while teammates Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished fourth and fifth, respectively, for Mercedes.

The race saw Red Bull's Max Verstappen suffer his first retirement of the season following a first-lap collision with Mercedes's rookie Kimi Antonelli, leaving him third overall but significantly trailing Piastri. Amidst the fierce competition, Oscar Piastri clocked the fastest lap.

(With inputs from agencies.)