5 talking points after the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix

The battle of 2019 that all had been waiting for

F1 Grand Prix of Austria

In many ways, the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix gave drivers as well as fans a refreshing break from the draining experience of seeing a one-sided Mercedes-dominated narrative so far.

For starters, we didn't have yet another win by Mercedes, who've driven brilliantly so far, claiming all 8 race wins before landing in Austria.

But the tipping point of the thrilling Spielberg contest was the wheel-banging battle that took place between race-winner Max Verstappen and the Charles Leclerc, who emerged the second-best driver at the Red Bull Ring.

Charles Leclerc's brilliant defending from the onset of lap 67, wherein his battle with Verstappen further intensified to the final moments until the checkered flag was simply thrilling and 'edge of the seat' stuff.

What was even thrilling was the way the Ferrari driver went on to defend his track position, before Verstappen stepped in to change the narrative of the contest forever.