FRIDAY DEBRIEF: Why Verstappen might not have it all his own way in Austria
Max Verstappen may be starting on pole in a Sprint for the eighth time in 14 attempts and second time in a row – but he faced an impressive challenge from friend and rival Lando Norris in the McLaren at Austria’s Red Bull Ring.
The papaya-clad cars, sporting front wing and front suspension upgrades this weekend, looked like a real threat to the reigning world champion through practice and in Sprint Qualifying – and that means Verstappen might not have it all his own way…
READ MORE: Verstappen pips Norris to Sprint Qualifying pole in Austria by 0.093s
Next Up
Related Articles
Check out every angle of Williams’ 2026 livery.webp)
Russell impressed by ‘pretty spectacular’ Aston Martin.webp)
Verstappen encouraged as Red Bull ‘hit the ground running’
Norris admits he’s ‘still trying to accept’ champion status.webp)
ExclusiveHow Norris proved to himself he has ‘what it takes’.webp)
Quiz10 quiz questions on the latest Formula 1 news