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.
F1·June 24, 2026 01:58 AM ET
Verstappen's 2019 pass on Leclerc for the Austria lead recirculates
An old Red Bull Ring duel makes the rounds again.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 241 min read
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