F1: in Austria, pole for Russell ahead of the Ferraris. Kimi: "I made an error of judgment"

George Russell conquer the pole position In the Austrian Grand Prix Of Formula 1achieving an incredible 1’06″113. The Briton from Mercedesdespite one yellow flag caused by Max Verstappen in the last sector, mockery Ferrari Of Charles Leclerc of 0″236; third place for the other rossa Of Lewis Hamilton (+0″295). Fourth time, however, for the leader of World Andrea Kimi Antonelliwho slows down in the final stretch due to the yellow flag and remains 0″301 behind his teammate. Behind him the Red Bull by Max Verstappen and the McLaren Of Lando Norris e Oscar Piastri. They complete the top 10 Isack Hadjar (Red Bull), Liam Lawson e Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls). Tomorrow appointment at 3pm with the race on the track Spielberg.

Russell, “fantastic ride”

“I feel great, I did a fantastic lap. At the last corner I arrived with a tenth and a half ahead. There was a yellow flagnot a double flag, so everything should be ok. It was a tough day, but doing that ride was special. We did a great job,” he said Russell. “Tomorrow it will be very hot and the Ferrari they seem very fast. Maybe we have something more on the straight, but it will be a very open challenge”, underlined the Briton.

Leclerc, “finally the first fruits”

“We weren’t happy with the last weekends, I was hoping to have a clean qualifying session to start off well tomorrow. Second position is a good result. We’re pushing very hard and we’re seeing the fruits of the updates. It’s a positive surprise to be so high”, was the first comment fromLeclercafter the second place achieved in qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix.

Hamilton happy

“Being second and third is a great result for the Ferrari. It is the reflection of everyone’s work. I’m very proud, we are starting to reap the benefits. I made a mistake on the first try, but luckily I had a good second lap. I am very happy,” revealedHamiltonthird in qualifying.

The controversy over the yellow flag

“It can be argued whether it was right to put only one yellow flag after the accident Verstappen. The race direction has decided that no further action is needed, taking pole under the yellow flag is a bit strange, but that’s how it went – declared the Ferrari team principal, Frederic Vasseurto the microphones of Sky Sport -. The coin always spins in the right direction Mercedesbut I don’t want to cause controversy. After a difficult Friday, we did a great job and in qualifying we improved step by step. The race will be difficult to predict because it will be very hot, it will be a tough battle”, highlighted the French manager.

Antonelli’s regret

“I made a mistake – he admitted Andrea Kimi Antonelli -. I thought there was a double yellow flag and I aborted the lap, but there was only one flag. Too bad, but it will serve as an experience. An error in judgment cost me the front row. It won’t be easy to fight for the victory starting fourth, but the pace is good even if I wasn’t great in the second part of qualifying.”