Max Verstappen took a cheeky dig at George Russell's pole position during the Austrian Grand Prix.

What happened?

Verstappen crashed into the barriers on Saturday, ending his qualifying session.

The Dutchman's crash handed Russell a narrow window to take pole position.

George Russell's Controversial Pole

Russell kept his pole lap after crossing the line under yellow flags, sparking controversy.

The FIA reviewed Russell's pole position and decided no further action would be taken.

Max Verstappen's Playful Joke

Verstappen made a tongue-in-cheek remark about Russell's pole position during Sunday's race.

He joked that yellow flags meant he could drive flat out, but quickly added he was joking.

Verstappen finished 2nd in the Austrian GP, his strongest result in a season where Red Bull has struggled.

He now sits 7th in the Drivers' Championship, 98 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli.

Red Bull lies 4th in the Constructors' Championship.

What comes next?

Verstappen has toyed with the idea of an early departure from F1 due to his dislike of the new regulations.

He will look to close the gap to the leaders in the upcoming races.

The 28-year-old's future in F1 remains uncertain, with his current contract set to expire soon.

Verstappen's performance in Austria was a positive sign for Red Bull, who have struggled this season.

The team will hope to build on this result and challenge for the championship in the coming races.