F1 Austrian GP: George Russell avoids investigation to take pole after Max Verstappen crash
George Russell has secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix following a crash involving Max Verstappen.
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George Russell of Mercedes has claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix. He beat Charles Leclerc to the top spot after Max Verstappen suffered a crash during the qualifying session.
Coverage from Formula 1, ESPN, and Motorsport.com emphasizes that Russell avoided an investigation while securing his position. ESPN further notes that the Ferrari duo finished behind Russell.
Attention now turns to the race itself following the qualifying results reported by The Guardian and other sporting outlets.
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Quick answers
Who took pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix?
George Russell of Mercedes.
What happened to Max Verstappen during qualifying?
Verstappen was involved in a crash.
Where did the Ferrari drivers place?
The Ferrari duo finished behind George Russell, with Charles Leclerc beaten for the pole.
Coverage (7)
- Why George Russell escaped investigation for yellow flag Austria GP pole lap Motorsport.com · 2h ago broke it first
- ‘I can’t explain it’ – Max Verstappen left searching for answers after dramatic Q3 crash in Austria Formula 1 · 2h ago
- Mercedes' George Russell takes controversial pole for Austrian GP, late crash for Max Verstappen ESPN · 2h ago
- Austrian Grand Prix: Formula One qualifying The Guardian · 2h ago
- Mercedes' George Russell on pole for Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari duo behind ESPN · 2h ago
- Russell beats Leclerc to Austria pole after Verstappen crash Formula 1 · 2h ago
- F1 Austrian GP: George Russell avoids investigation to take pole after Max Verstappen crash Motorsport.com · 2h ago broke it first
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