Sainz reveals what caused shock Q1 exit in Austria

Carlos Sainz faced a frustrating Q1 exit at the Austrian Grand Prix, his third early qualifying elimination in five weekends. The Williams driver reported his car was "undriveable" due to significant floor damage and persistent brake issues from the session's start. Conversely, teammate Alex Albon delivered a commendable performance, qualifying 12th despite his own floor damage and a poorly timed red flag. Both drivers remain optimistic about Williams' strong long-run pace shown on Friday, aiming to convert that into points during Sunday's race after a challenging qualifying session. Team Principal James Vowles confirmed the car damage, attributing it to aggressive kerbs.