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George Russell earns pole position at Austrian Grand Prix

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:21 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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Summary

George Russell secured pole position during the qualifying session for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff praised Russell’s performance, highlighting how he utilized his experience in Formula 1 to achieve an 'incredible' final Q3 effort. Russell's strong showing in qualifying sets the stage for the race on Sunday as he aims for a competitive result in this key event of the season. The qualifying results contribute significantly to the strategic dynamics for the upcoming race.

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By the Numbers

•George Russell qualifies first for the Austrian Grand Prix.
•Toto Wolff commends Russell's experience in Q3.
•Race set for Sunday following Saturday's qualifying session.
•Strong qualifying performance impacts race strategy.

What they're saying

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff heaped praise on George Russell following Saturday’s Qualifying session for the Austrian Grand Prix, describing his final Q3 effort as “incredible” and one that came from him using “all his experience” in F1.
— Formula1.comby Formula 1

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