George Russell takes pole for Austrian GP as Verstappen crashesVerstappen crashes

Mercedes driver George Russell was credited with pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria, on Saturday, after a late crash by Max Verstappen triggered a yellow flag and stewards review.

The result was controversial because Russell set his fastest time on the final lap while Verstappen’s Ferrari was immobilized on track, raising questions about the timing of the yellow flag.

The decision matters as it sets the starting order for Sunday’s race and could influence future debates on Formula One’s safety protocols and race stewardship.