Max Verstappen took a commanding lead from the outset of the Austrian GP weekend by topping Sprint qualifying, but once again McLaren’s Lando Norris is snapping at the Dutchman’s heels, leaving everyone impatient for tomorrow’s action.

Here is our selection of pictures from Friday’s sessions at the Red Bull Ring.

 

Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber C44. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-24. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20 stopped in the first practice session. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20 stopped in the first practice session. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20 stopped in the first practice session. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15 sends sparks flying. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-24. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW46. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) RB VCARB 01. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) RB. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates his pole position in Sprint qualifying parc ferme. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Mark Webber (AUS) Channel 4 Presenter / Driver Manager. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD), Red Bull Racing 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46. 28.06.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, Sprint Qualifying Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
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