P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen will start the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position with McLaren’s Lando Norris alongside him on the front row.
Max Verstappen believes his chances of winning the Austrian Grand Prix have been improved by Oscar Piastri’s deleted lap time during qualifying, moving Verstappen to pole position alongside Lando Norris. Verstappen sees a better opportunity with only one McLaren beside him on the grid, predicting tough competition from the McLaren team during the race due to their strong tire management. Despite his successful qualifying performance, Verstappen acknowledges that race conditions could be different and hopes to maintain a good balance with his car to preserve the tires. He attributes his strength at the Red Bull Ring to his liking of the track and the car’s performance in high-speed corners, having made adjustments for a better balance from high to low speeds. Verstappen, aiming for his sixth F1 victory at the Red Bull Ring, emphasized the importance of finding the right setup for the race.
