Austrian GP: George Russell claims controversial pole as Max Verstappen CRASHES into barriers!

Saturday 27 June 2026 16:12, UK

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Despite Max Verstappen's late crash in qualifying, George Russell was able to complete his lap as he secured pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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Kimi Antonelli was left disappointed after aborting his lap due to what he thought was a double yellow flag following Max Verstappen's crash.

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Max Verstappen was left frustrated after crashing his Red Bull at the end of qualifying.

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Ted Kravitz was put through his paces as he cycled around the Red Bull Ring with Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas.

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has downplayed suggestions that Max Verstappen could be joining the team sooner rather than later.

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