Max ⚔️ Charles Verstappen muscles his way past after a fiesty battle with Leclerc for the lead in Austria back in 2019! Via @F1 on X

What happened: A wheel-to-wheel battle from the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc is circulating again, with Verstappen forcing his way past Leclerc for the lead. The two ran side by side before Verstappen completed the move. The exchange has resurfaced as the paddock heads back to Austria.

Why it matters: The pass became one of the defining moments of the early Verstappen-Leclerc rivalry and remains a reference point whenever the series returns to this circuit. It echoes the same 2019 Austria duel that resurfaced this week, underscoring how the venue keeps the matchup in focus. The timing, with another Austrian round on the calendar, keeps the history relevant.

What to watch: Attention turns to the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix, where Verstappen and Leclerc are set to race at the same venue.

Sources

  • @F1