Toto Wolff points to Max Verstappen factor behind Red Bull's Austria pace
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Key Points:
- Max Verstappen finished a close second at the Austrian Grand Prix, just over 1.6 seconds behind winner George Russell, marking his best result of the season so far.
- Red Bull introduced a major upgrade package in Austria that improved performance, but Mercedes' Toto Wolff credited Verstappen's driving as the key factor in Red Bull's competitiveness.
- Despite Verstappen's strong showing, Wolff downplayed his status as a championship threat, emphasizing that Verstappen remains a consistent contender but not a current title favorite.
- After the race, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli leads the championship standings by 40 points over teammate George Russell, with Verstappen in seventh place, 98 points behind the leader.
- Verstappen has a strong history at the Red Bull Ring, having won five races there previously, including both the Styrian and Austrian Grands Prix in 2021.
