Overview

• Oscar Piastri edged Lando Norris by 0.012 seconds for pole, carrying a nine‑point championship lead into today’s race.
• FIA stewards cleared Max Verstappen after an in‑lap delta probe linked to a yellow flag, confirming him third on the grid.
• Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar produced the shock of qualifying with fourth place, with Mercedes’ George Russell in fifth.
• Ferrari struggled after major setup changes, citing downforce and tyre‑window issues as Charles Leclerc qualified sixth and Lewis Hamilton seventh.
• Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll crashed again and starts from the back, while Red Bull says its 2026 driver decision has been pushed back with a call expected around the Mexico GP.