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Antonelli misses pole after mistake in Austrian Grand Prix qualifying

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:05 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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Summary

Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth for the Austrian Grand Prix after a mistake in Q3. Despite strong practice sessions, he aborted a final lap due to confusion over yellow flags caused by a Verstappen crash. Now focused on maximizing his race performance, Antonelli notes that starting position affects strategy. Team mate George Russell secured pole, while Ferraris Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton took second and third.

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By the Numbers

•Antonelli qualified fourth at the Austrian Grand Prix.
•He aborted his final qualifying lap due to yellow flag confusion.
•George Russell claimed pole position for the race.
•Leclerc and Hamilton qualified second and third, respectively.
•Antonelli aims to capitalize on his speed in the race.

What they're saying

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Despite showing impressive pace throughout the weekend so far, Kimi Antonelli missed out on pole position in Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix after a "mistake".
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