Norris vs Verstappen: Can McLaren Steal the Show in Austria?
A repeat of the thrilling duel from Spain is set to unfold in Austria as Max Verstappen and Lando Norris lock horns at the front of the grid once again. This time, however, the gulf in their qualifying times looms large, putting the reigning world champion in a favorable position as the lights go out.
Front Row Fireworks
Max Verstappen clinched pole with authority, leaving a significant gap between him and McLaren's rising star, Lando Norris. Despite the disparity, Norris remains undeterred, eyeing a flawless start to challenge the Red Bull driver from the outset. Turn 1 promises high drama as the drivers launch their bid for glory.
The Chasers
The second row features the ever-resilient George Russell in his Mercedes, flanked by Ferrari's Carlos Sainz. Adding to the intrigue are their teammates, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, who form the third row. Each driver is poised to capitalize on any mishaps at the front, making the opening laps crucial for the front-runners.
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Verstappen storms to pole position in AustriaOutside Top 5
Oscar Piastri begins from P7 in the second McLaren, though his efforts were marred by track limit violations. Just ahead of Piastri starts Sergio Perez, whose Red Bull trailed Verstappen's by a significant margin. Rounding out the top ten are Haas's Nico Hulkenberg and Alpine's Esteban Ocon, both eager to fight forward.
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Norris happy with P2 against VerstappenThe Rear Guard
Further down the grid, Zhou Guanyu will start from the pit lane following late setup changes by Kick Sauber. His bid to climb through the field will be one to watch as he aims to salvage points from a challenging weekend.
Countdown to the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix
Set your alarms and be ready for the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix start at 1500 local time. Fans can follow live coverage and get real-time updates starting from 1400 through this link.