George Russell secures pole and win at Austrian Grand Prix

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Last updated Jun 30, 2026

George Russell secures pole and win at Austrian Grand Prix
Summary

George Russell of Mercedes earned his second victory of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix, starting from pole position after a controversial qualifying session. Max Verstappen finished second, recovering from a crash in qualifying, while Kimi Antonelli completed the podium in third. Russell's pole was achieved amid concerns regarding the display of yellow flags following Verstappen's crash, as it was initially a single yellow flag when it arguably should have been a double yellow. Meanwhile, Ferrari's performance was disappointing, with both drivers finishing fifth and eighth, exacerbated by strategy disagreements and lack of pace on race day.

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  • Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position.
  • Max Verstappen finished second after recovering from a crash.
  • Kimi Antonelli secured third place.
  • Ferrari struggled, finishing fifth and eighth.
  • The race raised concerns about yellow flag protocols.
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