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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

George Russell clinches controversial Austria GP pole after Max Verstappen crashes out

Mercedes' George Russell celebrates after qualifying in pole position with second place Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and third place Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton - (Reuters)

George Russell secured a controversial pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed out at the penultimate corner.

The incident brought out yellow flags in the final seconds, leading Ferrari mechanics to celebrate Charles Leclerc's apparent pole.

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