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Max Verstappen dominated qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, blitzing the field by almost half a second to take his 40th pole position in Formula 1. Fresh from cruising from pole to victory in …
Max Verstappen dominated qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix by almost half a second to claim his 40th pole position in Formula 1. His superb performance followed a win in the sprint race, solidifying his supremacy. Verstappen’s closest competitor, Lando Norris, trailed by 0.404s, conceding to the Red Bull driver’s brilliance. Verstappen was ecstatic, citing improvements made to his car and an enjoyable qualifying experience. McLaren’s Norris accepted being the “best of the rest,” acknowledging the challenge posed by Verstappen’s remarkable pace. George Russell and Carlos Sainz completed the top five in an exciting qualifying session, setting the stage for an intriguing race at the Red Bull Ring.