Verstappen frustrated by ‘painful’ Austria Qualifying

Red Bull faced a challenging qualifying session at the Austrian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen securing a disappointing P7 and Yuki Tsunoda exiting in Q1 at P18. Verstappen's strong Red Bull Ring qualifying record was cut short as his final flying lap was aborted due to yellow flags for Pierre Gasly's spin. He described the car as "nervous" and "snappy," with balance issues seemingly worsening as temperatures rose. This marks Verstappen's joint worst qualifying of the season, leaving McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in prime position to extend their championship lead. Tsunoda also reported significant balance problems, struggling to find a rhythm. It was a "painful Qualifying" for the team, raising concerns for the race.