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Lando Norris Secures Pole at Red Bull Ring Ahead of Leclerc and Piastri

Starting positions at Spielberg set the stage for a pivotal 11th round, highlighting Piastri’s championship lead and Russell’s bid for consecutive wins.

McLaren's British driver Lando Norris drives during the third practice session at the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria, on June 28, 2025, ahead of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix.
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Overview

  • Norris edged out Charles Leclerc by half a second to claim his third pole of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix qualifying session.
  • Oscar Piastri will start third and maintains a 22-point advantage over Norris at the halfway mark of the 2025 championship.
  • Defending race winner George Russell qualified fifth as he pursues back-to-back victories following his Canadian GP triumph and last year’s Austrian success.
  • The Red Bull Ring’s flowing layout and elevation changes are known to foster overtaking and unpredictable race outcomes.
  • Live coverage begins at 9 a.m. ET on ESPN, with streaming access available via Fubo, DIRECTV, Sling and ESPN+.