Sports · 27 June 2026

George Russell Takes Austrian GP Pole

Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix grid has been shaken after a late crash altered the fight for pole at the Red Bull Ring. George Russell secured top spot in qualifying on Saturday, finishing ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton after Max Verstappen crashed during the final Q3 runs. Russell set a lap of 1:06.113, while Kimi Antonelli dropped to fourth after abandoning his last attempt.

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 June 2026 at 18:44

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