The 2025 F1 Austrian Grand Prix is set to be a showdown of epic proportions, with Lando Norris leading the charge after securing a stunning pole position. After a disappointing performance at the Canadian Grand Prix, Norris is determined to make a strong comeback at the Red Bull Ring.
With a pole-margin of over half a second, Norris dominated the qualifying session, leaving his competitors in the dust. Charles Leclerc will start in second place, followed by Oscar Piastri in third and Lewis Hamilton in fourth, who is hoping to break his streak of 13 races without a podium finish.
Surprisingly, Max Verstappen, usually a frontrunner, will start in seventh place behind Liam Lawson. The full starting grid for the Austrian Grand Prix is as follows:
1. Lando Norris – McLaren
2. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari
3. Oscar Piastri – McLaren
4. Lewis Hamilton – Ferrari
5. George Russell – Mercedes
6. Liam Lawson – Racing Bulls
7. Max Verstappen – Red Bull
8. Gabriel Bortoleto – Stake
9. Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes
10. Pierre Gasly – Alpine
11. Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin
12. Alex Albon – Williams
13. Isack Hadjar – Racing Bulls
14. Franco Colapinto – Williams
15. Oliver Bearman – Haas
16. Lance Stroll – Aston Martin
17. Esteban Ocon – Haas
18. Yuki Tsunoda – Red Bull
19. Carlos Sainz – Williams
20. Nico Hulkenberg – Stake
The stage is set for a thrilling race at the Red Bull Ring, with Norris aiming to maintain his lead and secure a victory. Stay tuned for all the adrenaline-pumping action as the drivers battle it out for glory on the track.