Norris takes Austria pole with sensational lap

McLaren’s Lando Norris produced a scintillating qualifying performance to claim pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix.

The British driver secured his first-ever pole position in Formula 1 with a stunning lap in the final moments of qualifying.

Norris edged out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who had looked unbeatable throughout the weekend, to claim the top spot on the grid.

The 21-year-old’s performance was hailed as one of the best qualifying laps in recent memory, as he showed incredible pace and composure under pressure.

His McLaren teammate Daniel Ricciardo also had a strong qualifying session, securing third place on the grid for Sunday’s race.

The result marks a significant milestone for McLaren, who are enjoying a resurgence in form this season after several years of struggle.

Norris will be aiming to convert his pole position into a maiden Formula 1 victory in Sunday’s race, as he looks to build on his impressive start to the season.

With Verstappen starting alongside him on the front row, Norris faces a tough challenge to hold onto the lead, but his performance in qualifying has raised hopes of an upset.

The Austrian Grand Prix promises to be an exciting and unpredictable race, with Norris and Verstappen set to battle it out for victory in front of a passionate crowd at the Red Bull Ring.

Fans and pundits alike are eagerly anticipating the race, as Norris’s stunning pole position has added an extra layer of intrigue to what promises to be a thrilling contest.