Russell Takes Austrian GP Pole After Verstappen Crash Under Yellow Flags

TL;DR
George Russell claimed pole for the Austrian Grand Prix after lifting off under yellow flags caused by Max Verstappen’s crash, avoiding a penalty; Leclerc starts second, Hamilton third, Antonelli fourth, with Verstappen dropping to fifth following the incident.
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