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Max Verstappen Wins 2022 Austrian Grand Prix

Dutch Driver Extends Championship Lead

Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing has won the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix, held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. The race was a thrilling battle between Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, but in the end, Verstappen's superior pace and strategy prevailed.

Verstappen started from pole position and led the first few laps of the race. However, Leclerc was close behind and managed to overtake Verstappen on lap 11. Leclerc then held the lead for several laps, but Verstappen was able to close the gap and eventually repass Leclerc on lap 35.

Once back in the lead, Verstappen was able to pull away from Leclerc and build a comfortable margin. He eventually crossed the finish line over 10 seconds ahead of Leclerc to take his fourth win of the 2022 season.

The victory extends Verstappen's lead in the championship standings to 38 points over Leclerc. Red Bull also extended their lead in the constructors' championship.