Verstappen Crashes Out of Austrian GP Qualifying as Russell Takes Controversial Pole

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Max Verstappen crashed during the Austrian GP qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring, losing his chance for pole. George Russell claimed a controversial pole position ahead of the race.

Max Verstappen‘s 2026 season took another painful turn at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday, when the four-time world champion binned his car at Turn 9 during a final Q3 flying lap, sliding across the gravel and into the barriers…