Controversy surrounded the qualifying session for the Austrian Grand Prix. A crash occurred, involving Max Verstappen, and a yellow flag was waved. Despite the caution, George Russell of Mercedes was able to achieve the fastest time.

As a result, he was credited with pole position. Further details about the incident and its aftermath are available from KPRC 2 in Tomball, including the circumstances of Verstappen's crash and the events that led to Russell's pole position.