George Russell claims pole position at Austrian Grand Prix qualifying

Formula1.com1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:55 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

George Russell secured pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring after a dramatic qualifying session. Russell entered Q3 behind Kimi Antonelli but managed to record a time of 1:06.113, overtaking Antonelli's earlier provisional pole as a crash by Max Verstappen influenced the final laps. Antonelli qualified fourth with a time of 1:06.414. Teams are preparing for the race's challenges, particularly with tire management and strategies in play. The event continues to attract competitive drivers, including competitors from Ferrari and McLaren.

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  • Russell achieved pole with a time of 1:06.113.
  • Antonelli qualified fourth, finishing at 1:06.414.
  • Verstappen's crash impacted the final laps of qualifying.
  • Tire management will be crucial in the race.
  • Mercedes retained strong competitiveness throughout qualifying sessions.
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The drivers and teams report back on final practice and Qualifying from the Red Bull Ring ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.

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