News Details
Russell: ‘Unbelievable’ Austrian GP pole lap came out of nowhere
©Mercedes Michael Delaney
27/06/2026 at 17:5427/06/2026 at 18:39 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. George Russell was not about to let a cloud of controversy hang over his Austrian Grand Prix pole position on Saturday in Spielberg. The Mercedes driver produced a stunning final qualifying lap at the Red Bull Ring to snatch top spot from Ferrari, but his achievement immediately came under scrutiny after he crossed a yellow flag zone while pushing for the fastest time of the session. With Max Verstappen stranded in the barriers after crashing at Turn 9, questions quickly emerged over whether Russell’s pole-winning effort would survive the stewards’ attention. But the Briton was...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
McLaren Delays 'McMacarena' Wing Introduction Until...
McLaren has shelved plans to trial its innovative new rear wing concept...
5d ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Mercedes Drops Right Of Review Bid Over George...
Mercedes has confirmed it will not pursue its Right of Review request...
1w ago from Formula1News.co.uk
F1 2026 Austrian Grand Prix – FP3 Results
George Russell topped the final Formula 1 session of the Austrian Grand...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.com
F1 2026 Austrian Grand Prix – Qualifying Results
George Russell has taken pole position for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Vote: Autosport Best of the Month for June 2026
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia: Marco Bezzecchi “needs a break” after...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez: "I didn't want to walk into the...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha announce Jorge Martin and Ai Ogura to join its...
Jorge Martin has announced he will join the factory Yamaha team ahead of...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Dennis Hauger is done playing the patient rookie: “I...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
David Malukas: Road course gains due to hard work off...
David Malukas is still looking for his first IndyCar win, but the Team...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Rosenqvist set to depart MSR at end of season
Recent Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist is set to depart Meyer...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Winners and losers from the IndyCar race at Road...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
New WRC constructor gearing up for maiden 2027 car test
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Penalties for Josh McErlean and Adrien Fourmaux...
Josh McErlean and Adrien Fourmaux were summoned to the Stewards office...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hankook may consider developing specific WRC Acropolis...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans’ WRC championship lead grows after...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Offers nothing to the team', 'Not good enough' - Fans...
England fans are expressing their frustration at Thomas Tuchel on X after...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal interest has turned World Cup star's head,...
Arsenal are interested in signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Liverpool learn price to reunite Iraola with former...
Alex Scott continues to be linked with a move away from Bournemouth during...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Market is broken' – Hand of Arsenal suggests...
The reliable transfer news account Hand of Arsenal seems to be claiming...
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Cadillac brings American pride to Silverstone with 4th of...
Cadillac is bringing a distinctly American flavor... Read More »
57m ago from F1i.com
Lewis Hamilton just gave his brother 'the opportunity of a...
Lewis Hamilton shocked the paddock when he... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Adrian Newey drops Fernando Alonso F1 retirement hint amid...
Adrian Newey has appeared to suggest Fernando... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
