Ferrari Drivers Leclerc and Hamilton Secure Second and Third on Grid for Austrian Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton qualified second and third respectively for the Austrian Grand Prix, giving Ferrari strong starting positions for Sunday's race.
1'06"349
1'06"408
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What Happened
In qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton secured second and third places on the grid. Both drivers improved in Q3, with Leclerc clocking 1'06"349 and Hamilton 1'06"408. Max Verstappen crashed, allowing George Russell to take pole position.
52°C
Extreme heat during qualifying, affecting tyre management
“I wanted to deliver a clean lap in Q3, and I am happy to start from the front row, which we didn't expect yesterday.”
Why this matters
The result shows Ferrari's progress after a challenging Friday, putting them in a strong position to fight for a podium finish in the 71-lap race.
Terms in This Story
- Q3
- The final qualifying session where the top 10 drivers compete for grid positions.
- Pole position
- The first starting position on the grid, awarded to the fastest qualifier.
- Tyre management
- Strategy to maintain optimal tyre performance and wear over a race stint.
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