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Story of the race: Mercedes implodes as Austria classic turns season on its head

SPIELBERG, Austria -- ESPN rounds up the main talking points from a dramatic Austrian Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen claimed the win and both Mercedes drivers retired due to mechanical issues.

Shock: This was not in the script at all! Since its return to the calendar Red Bull has always fared terribly at the Red Bull Ring. Mercedes implosion and some great driving from Max Verstappen saw that end in brilliant style. All in front of a frenzied band of travelling Dutch supporters, too...

Shocker: Mercedes had a rotten, rotten race. Having locked out the front row it seemed like the only conversation was which of the two drivers would win -- that all changed as the race unfolded.