Max Verstappen starts from the first position in the sprint race of the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix on the Spielberg circuit.

Max VerstappenPhoto: FLORENT GOODEN/DPPI / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

Lewis Hamilton, 18th in qualifying for Spielberg’s sprint race

The reigning world champion won qualifying (1.04.440) so he will be on pole for Saturday’s 100km race.

Sergio Perez (RedBull) took second place, Lando Norris (McLaren) took third place.

Nico Hulkenberg (Haas) was fourth, followed by Ferrari (Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc) and Aston Martin (Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll).

Lewis Hamilton finished the first part of qualifying in 18th place, while George Russell (his Mercedes teammate) complained of problems and was only 15th.

Know:

  • A sprint race will be held on Saturday from 17:30. The eight best participants will receive points.
  • Max Verstappen (RedBull) will also start from pole position for Sunday’s race in Spielberg, after the Dutchman won Friday’s qualifying.

Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix, sprint qualification results

Formula 1 – Tournament table of pilots

1. Max Verstappen – RedBull 195 points

2. Sergio Perez – RedBull 126

3. Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin 117

4. Lewis Hamilton – Mercedes 102

5. Carlos Sainz – Ferrari 68

6. George Russell – Mercedes 65

7. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari 54

8. Lance Stroll – Aston Martin 37

9. Esteban Ocon – Alpine 29

10. Pierre Gasly – Alpine 15

Formula 1 – rating of constructors

1. RedBull 321 points

2. Mercedes 167

3. Aston Martin 154

4. Ferrari 122

5. Alpine 44

6. McLaren 17

7. Alfa Romeo 9

8. HAAS 8

9. Williams 7

10. Alpha Tauri 2

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen

March 19: Saudi Arabia – victory for Sergio Perez

April 2: Australia – victory for Max Verstappen

April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku – Winner Sergio Perez

May 7: Miami – victory for Max Verstappen

May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola – CANCELED

May 28: Monaco/Monte Carlo – victory for Max Verstappen

June 4: Spain / Barcelona – winner Max Verstappen

June 18: Canada / Montreal – winner Max Verstappen

July 2: Austria / Spielberg

July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone

July 23: Hungary / Budapest

July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps

August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort

September 3: Italy / Monza

September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay

September 24: Japan / Suzuka

October 8: Qatar / Losail

October 22: USA / Austin

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina