Mercedes' Russell claims first pole in Hungary
George Russell of Mercedes claimed his first pole position, topping the times in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday. The British driver posted a sensational final flying lap to edge out Ferrari's Carlos Sainz. Charles Leclerc in the other Ferrari and McLaren's Lando Norris are on the second row for Sunday's 13th round of the 22-race season. Max Verstappen, who leads the world championship by 63 points from Leclerc, could manage only 10th. (AFP)