Verstappen battles with Leclerc and emerges victorious at start

Name: Verstappen battles with Leclerc and emerges victorious at start
Uploaded: 2023-07-02T13:18:42.000Z
Description: Max Verstappen is still in the lead after the first round in the Austrian Grand Prix. The Red Bull Racing driver was under strong pressure from Charles Leclerc, but he defended his first position with verve. Yuki Tsunoda sustained damage and caused clutter on the track, prompting the first safety car of the day.

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A closer look at the opening lap that saw Yuki Tsunoda take a trip through the gravel! pic.twitter.com/UIjkRLQOmS
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) July 2, 2023

2 July 2023 at 14:18

Last update 2 July 2023 at 15:07

Toby McLuskie

Max Verstappen is still in the lead after the first round in the Austrian Grand Prix. The Red Bull Racing driver was under strong pressure from Charles Leclerc, but he defended his first position with verve. Yuki Tsunoda sustained damage and caused clutter on the track, prompting the first safety car of the day.