McLaren struggles in Austria Qualifying with Norris and Piastri in P6 and P7
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
MotorsportsLando Norris and Oscar Piastri of McLaren qualified sixth and seventh for the Austrian Grand Prix. Despite a strong start to the weekend, including promising practice sessions, the drivers were unable to match the pace of rivals like Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull in Q3. Norris expressed disappointment but remains optimistic about race strategy, noting the potential for podium contention despite temperature concerns. Piastri also acknowledged the tough competition but shared a hopeful outlook for the race.
- •Norris qualified P6 and Piastri P7 in qualifying.
- •Both drivers expressed disappointment but remain hopeful for race strategy.
- •The team performed well in earlier practice sessions.
- •Norris won the previous year's race at the same venue.
- •The Austrian Grand Prix race is set for Sunday, with high temperatures expected.
"McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri could not match the pace of many of their rivals during the final stages of Qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix.
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