How Russell's quick thinking produced unexpected pole

BBC News Saturday 27 June 2026, 18:45 UTC 1 min read

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Quick thinking, experience and a "magic lap" come together to produce an unexpected pole position for George Russell at the Austrian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.

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