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Controversy in Austrian GP qualifying as Russell sets fastest time after Verstappen crash

Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · June 27, 2026 · 1 min read

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A dramatic crash occurred during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen was involved in the incident, spinning off the track. The crash led to a yellow flag being raised.

Despite this, George Russell of Mercedes was able to achieve the fastest time. Further details about the incident and its aftermath are available from KSAT 12, including the controversy surrounding Russell being credited with pole position after the crash and yellow flag.

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Category: safety · Published: June 27, 2026 · Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Associated Press, as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
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Source published	Jun 27, 2026
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Controversy in Austrian GP qualifying as Russell sets fastest time after Verstappen crash

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