Russell claims controversial pole after Verstappen crash

George Russell of Mercedes claimed pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix in the final moments of qualifying, controversially overtaking Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. According to BBC News, the dramatic session also saw Max Verstappen suffer a crash. Russell will start from the front row at tomorrow's race at the Red Bull Ring.

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