How Russell's quick thinking produced unexpected pole ⊕
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4 days ago
Quick thinking, experience and a "magic lap" come together to produce an unexpected pole position for George Russell at the Austrian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.
Russell snatches controversial F1 Austrian GP pole after Verstappen’s late crash ⊖
Accident brings out yellow flags in the closing seconds
Mercedes driver beats Leclerc’s time by 0.236sec
George Russell took pole for the Austrian Grand Prix after a contentious finish to qualifying, t…
George Russell boosts title hopes by grabbing pole in Austria... despite yellow flag drama after late Max Verstappen crash ⊕
A dramatic conclusion saw the Briton first on the grid ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in second and third. Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, was fourth fastest.
5 days ago
Russell claims controversial pole after Verstappen crash ⊖
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Mercedes driver George Russell controversially steals pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with the last lap of the session.
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