Wolff hails 'cold blooded' Russell after crucial Austrian GP win

Russell's commanding win from Pole Position, ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli at the Red Bull Ring, now sees him 40 points behind the latter, with Wolff hailing a "cold blooded" race from the Briton.

The 28-year-old secured Pole in rather strange circumstances - Russell had to pass a single yellow flag on his final flyer after Verstappen's Q3 crash but was deemed to have lifted sufficiently on his way to achieving P1 by two tenths on Leclerc - the sign of an experienced driver Wolff had said he was "proud" of on Saturday.

Russell got away well on Lap 1 in Austria from Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, who got involved in an epic battle with old rival Verstappen in the opening stages. The Silver Arrow driver's lead was hardly in doubt throughout.

Speaking to Sky F1 post-race, Wolff reflected on Russell's race, he said: "Since Q3 yesterday, until now, perfect execution [from Russell]. He was quick, managed the tyres well, cold blooded, really happy for him.

Wolff also made sure to praise championship leader Antonelli, after his P3 finish. The Italian teenager was chasing down Verstappen in P2 right to the line - 0.3s behind in the end.

The 19-year-old, however, was a little too keen at race start, having twice gone off-track on Lap 1 starting from P4 in Austria. The Mercedes boss said: "I am very proud of Kimi.