Russell takes controversial Austrian GP pole as Verstappen crashes

George Russell took a dramatic pole position from the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc. Lewis Hamilton after Max Verstappen crashed at the end of Q3;watch Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix at 2pm with build-up from 12.30pm, live on Sky Sports F1 and Main Event

By at the Red Bull Ring

Saturday 27 June 2026 18:02, UK

**Author: Nigel Chiu**