(Photo : VLADIMIR SIMICEK/AFP by way of Getty Images) Ferrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc competes throughout the qualifying session on the Red Bull race observe in Spielberg, Austria on June 30, 2023, forward of the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix.
As normal, reigning two-time champion Max Verstappen will begin in entrance for tomorrow’s Sprint Race of the Austrian Grand Prix. However, the 2 Ferrari drivers put up a valiant and stunning battle in opposition to the dominant Red Bull driver.
Charles Leclerc practically pulled off a shocking upset by going 0.048 seconds inside the pole place, pushing the Ferrari SF-23 to absolutely the restrict.
Meanwhile, teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. has certified third, capping off a robust day for the Prancing Horse crew.
Just half a tenth from Pole! 🤏 a robust Quali from our boys! 👏#AustrianGP 🇦🇹 pic.twitter.com/bxn4jO4NLY
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) June 30, 2023
“We’ve put ourselves in a good position for Sunday to get a podium with both cars,” the Spanish driver stated within the post-qualifying interview.
Ferrari had solely seen the rostrum as soon as this season when Leclerc completed third within the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
Lando Norris of McLaren got here in fourth, whereas seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes rounded up the highest 5.
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Sergio Perez’s Struggles Continue
Mexican driver Sergio Perez has continued his struggles in qualifying, failing to get out of Q2 for the fourth race in a row regardless of driving arguably the quickest automobile on the grid.
Perez has his lap time deleted once more 👀
The Mexican driver is out in Q2 ❌#AustrianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/uYpLmE4Rq2
— Formula 1 (@F1) June 30, 2023
In contrasting occasions, his teammate Verstappen claimed his fourth pole place in a row and his fifth general this season.
While not essentially gradual, Perez had a number of of his lap instances deleted for exceeding observe limits, incomes the frustration of Red Bull crew principal Christian Horner.
George Russell additionally did not get to Q3 for Mercedes, claiming eleventh place.
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