George Russell explains Wolff's "just drive" message in Austrian GP qualifying
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:09 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
George Russell clarified Toto Wolff's "just drive" radio message during qualifying for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix on June 27. This encouragement motivated Russell, who faced challenges but ultimately secured pole position. He finished ahead of both Ferrari drivers and his teammate Kimi Antonelli. The session saw Russell starting fifth in Q1, battling to improve his time throughout the rounds.
- •George Russell secured pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying.
- •Toto Wolff's message aimed to encourage Russell during a challenging session.
- •Russell's performance improved from fifth in Q1 to pole.
- •He outperformed Ferrari drivers and teammate Kimi Antonelli.
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"George Russell has explained Toto Wolff’s “just drive” radio message during Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix that was a way to encourage the Briton who went on to secure pole position. Russell took pole in Austria, beating both Ferrari drivers and his team-mate Kimi Antonelli, but the session was far from straightforward for the Mercedes driver. He was fifth in Q1, more than 0.3s slower than ...Keep reading
"George Russell has revealed the mid-qualifying radio messages from Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff at the Austrian Grand Prix helped him to refocus ahead of his pole position lap on Saturday.
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External links- ESPNJun 27, 2026, 7:29 PMRussell explains Wolff's 'just drive' radio messag...
George Russell has revealed the mid-qualifying radio messages from Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff at the Austrian Grand Prix helped him to refocus ahead of his pole position lap on Saturday.
- AutosportJun 27, 2026, 5:09 PMRussell explains meaning behind Wolff's "just drive" radio message in Austrian GP qualifying
George Russell has explained Toto Wolff’s “just drive” radio message during Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix that was a way to encourage the Briton who went on to secure pole position. Russell took pole in Austria, beating both Ferrari drivers and his team-mate Kimi Antonelli, but the session was far from straightforward for the Mercedes driver. He was fifth in Q1, more than 0.3s slower than ...Keep reading
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