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06/27 10:11 CDT Controversy in Austrian GP qualifying as Russell sets fastest
time after Verstappen crash
Controversy in Austrian GP qualifying as Russell sets fastest time after
Verstappen crash
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) --- Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix ended in
controversy as Mercedes' George Russell was credited with pole position despite
a yellow flag for a dramatic crash by Max Verstappen on Saturday.
Russell sped through the final two corners seconds after Verstappen went
spinning off the track toward the barrier, causing a yellow flag which means
drivers must slow down.
He indicated he believed he slowed within the rules but the rest of his lap was
still enough for first place.
Until then Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were set to end
Mercedes' run of pole position in each grand prix this season. They both bested
Formula 1 standings leader Kimi Antonelli's time by less than a tenth of a
second shortly before Verstappen went off.
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