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Austrian Grand Prix: George Russell on pole after chaotic qualifying finish
George Russell took pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix following a chaotic qualifying session. The result is contested due to yellow flags triggered by a Max Verstappen crash. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff stated the lap was "completely on".
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George Russell has claimed pole position after a dramatic qualifying finish.
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George Russell secures controversial Austrian GP pole
confidence 95%George Russell took pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix following a chaotic qualifying session. The result is contested due to yellow flags triggered by a Max Verstappen crash. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff stated the lap was "completely on".
What's confirmed:
- George Russell took pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix.
- Max Verstappen crashed out during the final moments of qualifying.
- Yellow flags were deployed after Verstappen's crash.
- Toto Wolff described Russell's pole lap as "completely on".
- Russell was the fastest driver in the final practice session.
Still unconfirmed:
- Kimi Antonelli led the long runs during the Austrian GP.
- A Ferrari upgrade failed to deliver results.
- McLaren's pace is a threat to Mercedes.