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Max Verstappen crashes out in Austrian GP qualifying; George Russell leads

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:14 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Max Verstappen crashes out in Austrian GP qualifying; George Russell leads

Summary

Max Verstappen's challenging 2026 season continued at the Red Bull Ring during Austrian Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday. Verstappen crashed at Turn 9 while attempting to improve his time, triggering double-waved yellows that complicated the final moments of the session. George Russell initially claimed pole position with a lap time of 1:06.113, but is under investigation for a potential yellow flag infringement. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton also impressed in the session, with Leclerc putting up a strong final lap. The final grid order will depend on the stewards' decision regarding Russell's time as the event unfolds.

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By the Numbers

•Verstappen crashed during Q3 at the Red Bull Ring.
•Russell clocked a 1:06.113 but faces a yellow flag investigation.
•Leclerc and Hamilton recorded competitive times in Q3.
•Final grid order will be confirmed after stewards' decision.
•Ambient temperatures were high during qualifying.

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3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Verstappen Crashes Out of Austrian GP Qualifying as Russell Takes Controversial Pole

What they're saying

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Max Verstappen‘s 2026 season took another painful turn at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday, when the four-time world champion binned his car at Turn 9 during a final Q3 flying lap, sliding across the gravel and into the barriers…
— Yahoo Sports

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