Overview
- Max Verstappen was knocked out in Q1 on outright pace for the first time in his career and will start 16th.
- Yuki Tsunoda also exited in Q1, giving Red Bull its first double Q1 elimination since 2006.
- Mekies said the team "took some risk" on setup before qualifying and it "went in the opposite direction."
- Verstappen reported "no grip" over team radio and said "it was just bad," as TV showed Jos Verstappen leaving the garage.
- McLaren's Lando Norris took pole after winning the sprint, reinforcing his strong weekend heading into Sunday's race.