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Russell Snatches Controversial F1 Austrian GP Pole After Verstappen's Late Crash

Mighty lap seals pole amid yellow flags in closing seconds

Russell Snatches Controversial F1 Austrian GP Pole After Verstappen's Late Crash

TL;DR

  • George Russell took pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix.
  • Max Verstappen crashed out during qualifying, causing yellow flags.
  • Russell navigated the yellow flags correctly, slowing down but still achieving pole.
  • Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton qualified second and third.
  • Kimi Antonelli, leading the championship, finished fourth after aborting his lap.
  • Russell expressed confidence in beating his teenage teammate Antonelli.