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Daniel Moxon

George Russell takes Hungarian GP pole as Max Verstappen suffers power issue

George Russell will start the Hungarian Grand Prix on pole, helped by a shocking qualifying session from Red Bull.

Max Verstappen suffered power failure in Q3 and was not in the running, having to settle for 10th. And his team-mate Sergio Perez is one place further behind after only going 11th fastest and being knocked out in Q2.

It seemingly left Ferrari with the chance to take pole unchallenged, with Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc showing the strongest pace. But out of nowhere came Russell with a monster lap to secure his the first pole position of his Formula 1 career.

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