Verstappen Dominates Qualifying at Heimspiel Event in Austria
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to claim pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix on his home turf, having topped the sole practice session and the Sprint Shootout on Friday.
With the new sprint format in place, the main qualifying session will take place at its usual time on Saturday afternoon, while the sprint race itself will be held earlier in the day.
Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix is set to commence at 4pm local time (+2 GMT) on Saturday at the Red Bull Ring circuit. The Dutchman will be looking to convert his practice and sprint session dominance into a top starting spot for the main event.
Formula 1 fans around the world will be able to catch all the qualifying action live, with the session being broadcast in nearly every country.
European viewers can tune in on a variety of channels, including Servus TV and ORF in Austria, while those in the Americas can watch on ESPN networks. Asian and Oceanic audiences will have access via local broadcasters such as Fuji TV in Japan and Fox Sports in Australia.
For those unable to catch the live broadcast, Motorsport.com will be providing live commentary and updates throughout the qualifying session on Saturday afternoon.
Verstappen’s blazing pace in the practice and sprint shootout sessions has set the stage for a potential pole position at his home event. The reigning world champion will be eager to convert his dominant form into a strong starting position for Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix.
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