Max Verstappen He will start this Sunday from pole after winning the sprint race that determined the final position on the grid for the final race. Carlos Sainz, third, will start from the second row but with the possibility of scoring points and fighting for victory. Disappointment for Fernando Alonso, that due to a problem in a single-seater he could not take part of the race and will start penultimate. «I have gone well and then I have fought with Max and Leclerc. It was fun but then I overheated the tires and had to open up the distance to recover them. We will need to improve the rhythm a little more. This Sunday will be a different race but the important thing is that we are in the race«.
In 24 laps of the Red Bull Ring the starting grid for this Sunday had to be decided. Max Verstappen smiled, with an advantage after being first in Q3 this Friday. All eyes were on Ferrari, which can add excitement to a championship that seems to be dominated by Red Bull. Leclerc and Sainz They started immediately behind the Dutchman. We must not forget that beyond configuring the starting grid, this sprint race it also awards points, which will affect up to the eighth classified.
Pitcher of cold water before the lights went out. Fernando Alonso couldn’t even start the formation lap. The Asturian remained standing, with the blankets placed on his tires, although in the end they were able to start his car, although something was not working well. Zhouone of the protagonists in the last Grand Prix, in Silverstone, suffered a setback again. This time on the formation lap. The Chinese stayed in the middle of the track and forced another formation lap, which gave Alonso a golden time. However, the pilot Alpine He was unable to participate in qualifying and this Sunday he will start penultimate on the grid (the last will be Bottas).
good output of Verstappen, to maintain the first apposition. With Carlos Sainz aggressive to get behind, overtaking Leclerc. The Monegasque regained second place and Czech Perez He recovered five positions. The Mexican was placed fifth, who wanted to start in the front zone. Verstappen’s pace was strong but the Ferrari They were strong and made it clear that there will be a battle this Sunday. In the end the Dutchman won, adding eight more points and will start first in Red Bull Ring. Sainz finished satisfied, with this third place that will allow him to fight tomorrow for his second victory after the one achieved at Silverstone.
