Russell Stuns in Austrian GP Qualifying

George Russell stunned everyone with pole position at the Austrian GP, outpacing Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by over two tenths in a heart-pounding final lap that included a yellow flag chaos. Leclerc grabbed second — his best start of the year — while Hamilton rounded out the Ferrari 1-2. Russell’s teammate Kimi Antonelli looked poised for pole until a crash behind him opened the door — Russell seized it with a masterful late surge. Mercedes battled through tough Q1 and Q2, but Russell’s clutch performance and team support delivered the win. Ferrari, boosted by overnight upgrades, showed blistering pace. McLaren’s practice promise faded in qualifying, leaving Norris and Piastri sixth and seventh. Racing Bulls claimed ninth and tenth, showing strong home form. With scorching race temps looming, tyre strategy will be key — and with Russell on pole, expect a fierce, close fight as Ferrari and others aim to steal the win. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e03867d271f4da4