Mercedes driver George Russell claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix with a last-gasp Qualifying effort that usurped Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, moments after Red B...

Russell beats Leclerc to Austria pole after Verstappen crash

Max Verstappen called his dramatic late crash in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix "a bit weird," but said it should not take away from the positives from Red Bull's big car upgrade.

Verstappen confused with 'odd' Austria quali crash

Mercedes driver George Russell controversially steals pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix from Ferrari&#x27;s Charles Leclerc with the last lap of the session.

Russell claims controversial pole after Verstappen crash

George Russell took a contentious pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix after setting his fastest time under double waved yellow flags at the penultimate corner.

Russell on controversial pole after Verstappen crash

George Russell set his pole lap under yellow flag conditions after Max Verstappen crashed, but avoided an investigation as he lifted off in the final sector

F1 Austrian GP: Russell avoids investigation to take pole after Verstappen crash

George Russell took a controversial pole position after passing double waved yellow flags at the scene of Max Verstappen&#039;s crash in Q3.

Russell takes pole in contentious end to qualifying after Verstappen crashes | 2026 Austrian Grand Prix qualifying report

The Mercedes driver set his lap under yellow-flag conditions, but avoided an investigation as he lifted off in the final sector

F1 Austrian GP: George Russell avoids investigation to take pole after Max Verstappen crash

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