McLaren basks in Austrian heat as Red Bull wilts

SPIELBERG BEI KNITTELFELD, Austria — Lando Norris set himself up for an emotional homecoming at the British Grand Prix on July 6, after resisting intense pressure from McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri throughout the race to take the win at the Austrian Grand Prix.

But, while it was all smiles in the McLaren garage, Max Verstappen endured a dismal day, with Red Bull's four-time champion crashing out on the first lap, and his teammate Yuki Tsunoda trailing in last place.

For Norris, it was the 25-year-old Briton's first triumph on Red Bull's home tarmac, and he trimmed Piastri's lead in the title race to 15 points ahead of his and the team's home event at Silverstone.