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

Mercedes driver George Russell secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix. He beat Charles Leclerc after Max Verstappen suffered a dramatic crash in Q3. Russell avoided an investigation regarding yellow flags during his pole lap.

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George Russell has claimed pole position following a late qualifying accident by Max Verstappen.

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  1. George Russell takes pole at Austrian GP after Max Verstappen crash

    Mercedes driver George Russell secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix. He beat Charles Leclerc after Max Verstappen suffered a dramatic crash in Q3. Russell avoided an investigation regarding yellow flags during his pole lap.

    What's confirmed:

    • George Russell secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix.
    • Max Verstappen crashed during the Q3 qualifying session.
    • Charles Leclerc finished behind Russell in the qualifying results.
    • George Russell avoided an official investigation regarding yellow flags on his pole lap.
    • Max Verstappen described his crash as odd and weird.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Lewis Hamilton is now driving for Ferrari.
    • George Russell's pole lap was controversial.
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