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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

Pole-sitter George Russell happy ‘common sense prevailed’ over yellow-flag issue

George Russell was pleased not to be denied by the yellow flags (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) - (AP)

George Russell said he was “pleased common sense prevailed” after his critical pole position for Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix stood following Max Verstappen’s late crash.

Russell’s position at the front of the grid momentarily hung in the balance after the stewards noted him for a yellow-flag infringement at the Red Bull Ring’s penultimate corner.

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