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George Russell secures pole position for 2026 Austrian F1 Grand Prix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:28 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

George Russell secures pole position for 2026 Austrian F1 Grand Prix
Summary

George Russell achieved pole position for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix following a successful qualifying session. The provisional starting grid showcases top names, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton filling the second and third spots, respectively. Russell's performance follows a crash involving Max Verstappen, which raised questions during the event. The final confirmation of the starting grid awaits the FIA's approval ahead of the race.

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  • •George Russell (Mercedes) qualifies first for the Austrian Grand Prix.
  • •Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) and Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) qualify second and third.
  • •Max Verstappen's crash occurred during the qualifying session.
  • •Final starting grid awaits confirmation from the FIA.
Latest Updates
  • 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — This is the starting grid for the 2026 Austrian F1 Grand Prix
  • 3:28 PMMotorsport.com — This is the starting grid for the 2026 Austrian F1 Grand Prix
What they're saying
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George Russell secured pole position after qualifying for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix. Here is the provisional starting grid, pending its final confirmation by the FIA

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1 George Russell(Mercedes) 2 Charles Leclerc(Ferrari) 3 Lewis Hamilton(Ferrari) 4 Kimi ...Keep reading

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