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Russell snatches controversial pole in Austria after Verstappen crash
George Russell demonstrated his experience and a detailed understanding of the rules on Saturday to steer through a controversial final flying lap and seize pole position for Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver, who struggled on Friday as team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli set the pace in practice, bounced back by topping final [] The post Russell snatches controversial pole in Austria after Verstappen crash appeared first on The Namibian.
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· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jun 27, 2026
George Russell boosts title hopes by grabbing pole in Austria... despite fears his lap was illegal as Max Verstappen crash caused late chaos
George Russell boosts title hopes by grabbing pole in Austria... despite fears his lap was illegal as Max Verstappen crash caused late chaos
Brisbane Times
· Jun 27, 2026
Russell takes pole after Verstappen crash
Mercedes' George Russell is able to take pole for the Austrian Grand prix, as Max Verstappen crashes into the barriers at the last moment of the session.
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· Jun 30, 2026
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Related coverage for "Russell snatches controversial pole in Austria after Verstappen crash": Hi China — Heroes in the rain. PravdaReport — First Terror Attack in Monaco Sparks Debate Over Security and Ukraine’s EU Future. Daily Mail — George Russell boosts title hopes by grabbing pole in Austria... despite fears his lap was illegal as Max Verstappen crash caused late chaos. Brisbane Times — Russell takes pole after Verstappen crash. The Kyiv Independent — Who is Vadym Iermolaiev? The sanctioned Ukrainian businessman injured in the Monaco blast. Toronto Sun — News of the day: Lockdown lifted after civilian, police officer, suspect killed in Montreal shootings