Norris Narrows Title Gap

McLaren claim one-two in Austrian GP after frantic start, Verstappen retires early

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SPIELBERG - Lando Norris resisted vigorous attacks from teammate and championship leader Oscar Piastri to claim a masterful McLaren one-two in the Austrian Grand Prix on June 29.

In torrid heat at the Red Bull Ring, the 25-year-old Briton came home 2.695 seconds clear of the 24-year-old Australian to trim his lead in the title race from 22 to 15 points.

Said Norris: "It was a tough race, pushing all the way through, it was tricky, hot and tiring. It was a perfect result for the team, a one-two is exactly what we want and we did it again."

For Piastri, it was equally demanding.

"Intense!" he said. "I hope it was good watching because from inside the car it was hard work. Yeah, I tried my absolute best."

It was Norris' first win in Austria, his third victory in 2025 and the seventh of his career.

It was McLaren's first win in Austria since David Coulthard triumphed in 2001.

The McLaren pair battled throughout the race to provide thrilling racing for the packed crowd and put behind them their collision in Canada two weeks ago.