F1 Austrian GP live commentary and updates - race day

Quite a few new parts on Max Verstappen's car after his crash yesterday - but, as they're all of the same specification, he's fine to take his place on the grid.

Here's the list, if you're curious:

LHS rear view mirror assembly
Front wing / nosebox assembly
Floor assembly (excluding plank and skids)
Rear wing assembly
Steering column assembly
LHS front suspension assembly
Power steering assembly
Steering wheel
Gearbox assembly including control hydraulics
LHS and RHS rear suspension assemblies
LHS sidepod
ICE water radiator assembly
TAG700 ECU

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing

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Qualifying recap

A crash, a contested pole lap, and yellow flags defined the end of yesterday's qualifying session, as George Russell snuck across the line with the fastest time at the end of the session after Max Verstappen crashed out at Turn 9.

This was controversial as it was assumed that Russell had set his lap under double-waved yellows, which would have handed pole to Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. The FIA decreed that Russell had only crossed a single yellow and was deemed to have slowed sufficiently, enshrining his pole for today.

Formula 1

F1 Austrian GP: Russell avoids investigation to take pole after Verstappen crash

George Russell set his pole lap under yellow flag conditions after Max Verstappen crashed, but avoided an investigation as he lifted off in the final sector

F1 Austrian Grand Prix: T-minus one hour

Good afternoon, and hope you're all doing well! Just an hour to go until the Austrian Grand Prix kicks off from the Red Bull Ring, and we're here to keep you updated as the race happens.

Yesterday's qualifying result already courted a fair chunk of controversy, but will today's race be any different? We can't wait to find out.

Oscar Piastri, McLaren

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