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.

 

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