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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Giles Richards at the Red Bull Ring

Max Verstappen wins Austrian F1 GP sprint race amid row with Sergio Pérez

Max Verstappen (left) and Sergio Pérez discuss the incident after finishing first and second in the sprint.
Max Verstappen (left) and Sergio Pérez discuss the incident after finishing first and second in the sprint. Photograph: Dan Istitene/Formula 1/Getty Images

Max Verstappen was untouchable once more with victory in the sprint race for the Austrian Grand Prix but only after a feisty exchange with his teammate, Sergio Pérez, whom he ultimately comfortably beat into second. The Ferrari of Carlos Sainz claimed third.

The Red Bull pair tussled from the off, Pérez leaping from the line and squeezing up the inside of Verstappen into turn one, the cars coming dangerously close to clashing.

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