Overview
- Lando Norris delivered McLaren’s fastest lap to secure his second pole position of the season at Spielberg.
- Charles Leclerc outpaced expectations by qualifying second in his Ferrari, slotting ahead of Oscar Piastri.
- Oscar Piastri will line up third, preserving his 22-point lead in the drivers’ championship.
- Max Verstappen could finish only seventh at Red Bull’s home race, failing to match McLaren’s pace.
- Nico Hülkenberg exited last in Q1, marking his worst qualifying performance of the year.