Best facts and stats from Qualifying in Austria

Lando Norris dominated qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, securing his third pole position of the season with a commanding half-second lead over Charles Leclerc. This marks Norris' 12th career pole, placing him fifth in McLaren's all-time list, and continues his impressive form after leading every session. Oscar Piastri secured third, extending his unique streak of top-four starts this season. Meanwhile, Liam Lawson delivered a standout performance, outqualifying Max Verstappen for the first time and becoming the fastest Red Bull-backed car. Lewis Hamilton achieved his highest start with Ferrari in fourth, while a struggling Carlos Sainz failed to progress to Q2 for the third consecutive race, highlighting a challenging session for several key drivers.