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Russell claims controversial pole after Verstappen crash

Russell claims controversial pole after Verstappen crash
BBC News Saturday 27 June 2026, 15:27 UTC 1 min read
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Mercedes driver George Russell controversially steals pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with the last lap of the session.

Mercedes driver George Russell controversially steals pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with the last lap of the session.
Russell (PERSON) Mercedes (ORG) George Russell (PERSON) the Austrian Grand Prix (ORG) Ferrari (ORG) Charles Leclerc (PERSON)
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