Max Verstappen on "odd" Austria F1 qualifying crash: "As I turned the wheel I was gone"
Max Verstappen describes an "odd" crash during the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying as George Russell secures pole position.
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George Russell has taken pole position in Spielberg, beating the Ferraris. The qualifying session was marked by a significant crash involving Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Coverage from AP News and Fox News emphasizes the controversial nature of the session, specifically citing a yellow flag controversy. Motorsport.com highlights Verstappen's reaction to his accident, where he stated that he was "gone" as soon as he turned the wheel.
Further developments will likely center on the resolution of the yellow flag controversy and Verstappen's status following the crash.
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Quick answers
Who took pole position in Austria?
George Russell took pole position, beating the Ferraris.
How did Max Verstappen describe his crash?
Verstappen called the crash "odd," stating, "As I turned the wheel I was gone."
What controversies occurred during qualifying?
Coverage mentions a yellow flag controversy surrounding the session.
Coverage (4)
- Russell beats Ferraris to F1 pole in Austria despite yellow flag controversy AP News · 10h ago
- George Russell Storms To Spielberg Pole Yahoo Sports · 10h ago
- Red Bull's Max Verstappen suffers big crash in controversial Austrian Grand Prix qualifying Fox News · 10h ago
- Max Verstappen on "odd" Austria F1 qualifying crash: "As I turned the wheel I was gone" Motorsport.com · 10h ago
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