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George Russell beats Verstappen and the heat to win Austrian Grand Prix ... Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain crosses the finish line to win the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Denes Erdos/Denes Erdos/Pool AP via AP Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Darko Bandic/AP Photo/Darko Bandic Race winner Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain refreshes himself after the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Denes Erdos/AP Photo/Denes Erdos Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates after winning the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Denes Erdos/AP Photo/Denes Erdos Race winner Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain, center, stands on the podium with second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and third placed Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy after the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Darko Bandic/AP Photo/Darko Bandic SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — George Russell showed he can stand the h…

Russell takes controversial Austrian GP pole as Verstappen crashes George Russell took a dramatic pole position from the Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton after Max Verstappen crashed at the end of Q3;watch Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix at 2pm with build-up from 12.30pm, live on Sky Sports F1 and Main Event By Nigel Chiu at the Red Bull Ring Saturday 27 June 2026 18:02, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player George Russell claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix after a confusing finish to qualifying when Max Verstappen crashed. Verstappen spun into the barriers at high speed on the last runs in Q3 and caused yellow flags, which usually means other drivers cannot improve their lap time as they need to slow down through the accident zone. However, Russell lifted off the throttle and still went fastest to beat Ferrari's Charles Leclerc to pole, then was cleared by the FIA for a yellow-flag infringement. Footage showed only a single yellow flag was being waved when Russell went past Verstappen's crashed Red Bull, which changed to double yellow flags just before he reached the finish line to set his pole-setting time. "I saw the y…

Russell beats Leclerc to Austria pole after Verstappen crash A wild end to Qualifying at the Red Bull Ring saw Max Verstappen crash out and George Russell take pole position. Mercedes driver George Russell claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix with a last-gasp Qualifying effort that usurped Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, moments after Red Bull’s Max Verstappen dramatically crashed out of Q3. Drivers were attacking their second and final runs of the pole shootout when Verstappen lost control of his car through Turn 9 and slammed into the barriers, bringing out yellow flags and threatening to derail plenty of laps. While Kimi Antonelli – who held provisional pole after the first Q3 runs – backed out and failed to improve, team mate Russell navigated the yellows (insisting afterwards that he had lifted) to go a couple of tenths quicker than Leclerc and Hamilton, who were ahead of Verstappen on track and also found time. It leaves Russell, Leclerc, Hamilton and Antonelli as the provisional top four on the grid for Sunday’s race, ahead of Verstappen, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, the second Red Bull of Isack Hadjar, and the Racing Bul…

Austrian GP 2026: Russell beats Ferrari duo for pole position, Verstappen crashes out George Russell seized pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashed out in qualifying. Russell's Mercedes outpaced Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, who will start second and third respectively. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli qualified fourth, while Verstappen will start fifth. The race promises a thrilling Mercedes-Ferrari showdown with Verstappen aiming to climb the field.

Russell beats Verstappen at Austrian Grand Prix to boost F1 title hopes George Russell's victory over Max Verstappen further reduces teammate Kimi Antonelli’s lead in the drivers' title race.

Austrian Grand Prix 2026 LIVE: Latest updates as George Russell ... - ESPN Mercedes'George Russellconverted pole position into a victory at Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix. The Brit has moved up to second in the drivers' championship and now sits 40 points behind teammateKimi Antonelli. Re-live the action below. -Austrian Grand Prix: George Russell holds off dicey Max Verstappen to take victory MercedesKimi Antonellicrossed the line in fourth, withMax Verstappenrounding out the top five in the Red Bull. The Dutchman crashed on his flying lap in the closing stages in qualifying which brought out the yellow flag. Russell was waved a single yellow and as a result lifted off the throttle and reduced his speed, while Antonelli thought there were double yellow flags being waved and aborted his lap. The Italian youngster, who is leading the world championship by 41 points to Hamilton, said afterwards that it was a "mistake." The McLarens ofLando NorrisandOscar Piastriwill start sixth and seventh. Russell took his fourth pole position of the season and his second in a row following the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. On his pole lap, he explained what went through his mind when he …

George Russell beats Verstappen and the heat to win Austrian Grand Prix ... Race winner Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain refreshes himself after the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos) Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates after winning the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos) Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain crosses the finish line to win the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos,Pool) Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) Race winner Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain, center, stands on the podium with second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and third placed Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy after the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — George Russell showed he can stand the heat in more ways than one as he won the Austrian…

F1 in Austria: Starts off exciting, then does the opposite Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Formula 1 raced at the Red Bull Ring in Austria this past weekend while the region sweltered under a heat dome. It was a weekend of unmet expectations: After such a strong performance in Barcelona , pundits were ready to declare Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton a proper title contender. The red cars flattered to deceive at times, but the real challenge to Mercedes’ ongoing dominance came from a newly resurgent Red Bull and Max Verstappen, who reminded us why so many of the packed grandstands were all wearing orange. The original Östereichring was a spectacular thing , with steep gradients, long straights, and high-speed curves, surrounded by views of the Styrian mountains. But racetrack designers in the late 1960s paid scant attention to safety features, and the corners were mostly lined with Armco fencing. The sport stopped racing there after the 1987 Grand Prix, judging it too dangerous for the speeds F1 cars were capable of at the time. It was rebuilt in the mid-’90s, losing around…

George Russell beats Max Verstappen and the heat to win Austrian Grand Prix and boost F1 title chances <p>SPIELBERG, Austria &#8212; George Russell showed he can stand the heat in more ways than one as he won the Austrian Grand Prix to revive his Formula 1 title chances.</p>

Austrian GP: Russell wins it as Verstappen splits Mercedes drivers © XPB Michael Delaney 28/06/2026 at 15:54 28/06/2026 at 16:17 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. George Russell reignited his Formula 1 title challenge by converting pole position into victory at the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, holding off a charging Max Verstappen to secure his second win of the 2026 season. The Mercedes driver crossed the finish line 1.6 seconds ahead of the Red Bull driver after controlling much of the race at the Red Bull Ring. Team-mate Kimi Antonelli completed the podium to preserve his championship lead despite missing out on victory. For Russell, it marked a timely breakthrough after a lean spell since winning the season-opening race in Melbourne. With Antonelli claiming five victories in the intervening rounds, the Briton desperately needed to respond, and he did so with a composed drive from lights to flag. Austrian Grand Prix - Race results Russell holds firm as Verstappen charges forward Starting from pole after edging Charles Leclerc in qualifying, Russell made the perfect getaway while the action exploded behind him. Antonelli ran wide at Turns 1 and 3 on the opening lap…

F1 - Russell takes Austrian Grand Prix pole after late Verstappen crash ... George Russell claimed pole position for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix after a dramatic qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring. The Mercedes driver produced a superb final lap of 1:06.113 to beat Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by 0.236s just moments after Max Verstappen’s push for pole had ended in a spectacular crash. In the closing moments of the top-10 shootout, Leclerc had briefly taken provisional pole, edging ahead of team-mate Lewis Hamilton as Ferrari delivered two strong final laps. Verstappen, quickest in the second sector, looked on course to challenge those times but pushing to make gains in Turn 9, the Dutchman lost control and slid off into the barriers at high speed. Russell was still on track and completed his final attempt to move decisively to the top of the order. Verstappen was unharmed, and Race Control later confirmed that Russell’s lap had been completed under single yellow flags, allowing the Mercedes driver’s time to stand. Leclerc will start second, with Hamilton third after a best lap of 1:06.408. Kimi Antonelli completed a strong session for Mercedes in fourth, just 0…

Russell seals thrilling Austria victory from Verstappen Mercedes' George Russell has returned to P2 in the Drivers' Championship standings after winning the Austrian Grand Prix. George Russell has boosted his title bid by seizing victory in the Austrian Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver taking his seventh career win ahead of a chasing Max Verstappen and championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Russell made a smooth getaway from pole position when the lights went out, while Verstappen also bounced back from the disappointment of his crash in Qualifying to make gains in the early laps. Antonelli did not have an entirely smooth start, the Italian running wide on several occasions. While Russell held a solid lead for much of the following laps, Verstappen – after engaging in more than one feisty battle with Lewis Hamilton along the way – made his way up to P2 as the race progressed, resulting in the Dutchman putting increasing pressure on Russell later on. A tense end to the Grand Prix followed as, after his final pit stop, Verstappen set about cutting into Russell’s lead – just as Antonelli was also trying to chase down the Dutchman from third. But Russell ultimately crossed the line by…

Russell beats Ferraris to F1 pole in Austria despite yellow flag ... Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates after setting the pole position during the qualifying session ahead of the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain reacts at the end of the qualifying session ahead of the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic) Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos) Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos) Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain, center, pole position, is flanked by second fastest time Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, led an third fastest time Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain after the qualifying session ahead of the Austrian F1 Grand Prix, in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, June 27, …