Red Bull increases lead in Constructors' Championship

Red Bull Racing are now firmly ahead of Mercedes in the battle for the Constructors' title. The Austrian team now lead by 44 points from their closest rivals, whilst it was also a good day for McLaren in their fight with Ferrari for P3. 

Red Bull trails Mercedes

In both championships it is unprecedentedly exciting, although Red Bull are extending their lead. Red Bull won the team's home Grand Prix with Max Verstappen at the Red Bull Ring. Sergio Perez crossed the line in fifth, but lost a place after a penalty totalling ten seconds.

Mercedes also only counted one car on the podium. Valtteri Bottas finished second while Lewis Hamilton drove his damaged Mercedes to fourth. Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo helped out in McLaren's battle for third place with Ferrari.

The standings in the Constructors' Championship

1. Red Bull Racing - 286 points
2. Mercedes - 242
3. Mclaren - 141
4. Ferrari - 122
5. AlphaTauri - 48
6. Aston Martin - 44
7. Alpine - 32
8. Alfa Romeo - 2
9. Williams - 0
10. Haas F1 - 0