Sport | Russell basks in Austria win; Norris says race ‘not fair’ after Verstappen collision

Lando Norris (Thompson/Getty Images)

Lando Norris (Thompson/Getty Images)

It was the British driver’s second career victory and Mercedes’ first success in 33 outings, endorsing their improved form in recent races, but his triumph was overshadowed by the 64th lap collision that wrecked both Verstappen’s and Norris’s races – and left the Dutchman defending his reputation.

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