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Russell takes pole in chaotic qualifying session
Key takeaways
- Verstappen's accident brought out the yellow flags in the final seconds, and with Charles Leclerc leading the way, his Ferrari mechanics celebrated.
- But Russell surprisingly stormed through to take a second pole in as many races beating Leclerc's time by 0.236 seconds.
- Lewis Hamilton finished third, a place clear of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with Verstappen in fifth.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Verstappen's accident brought out the yellow flags in the final seconds, and with Charles Leclerc leading the way, his Ferrari mechanics celebrated.
But Russell surprisingly stormed through to take a second pole in as many races beating Leclerc's time by 0.236 seconds.
Lewis Hamilton finished third, a place clear of championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with Verstappen in fifth.
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