2025 F1 Austrian Grand Prix - Qualifying - As it happened

A recap of what happened in F1 qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix

28 Jun 2025

11:52

Norris improves

A 1m04.888s for Norris to move 0.6s clear of Tsunoda at the top of the timesheets.

11:51

Tsunoda into second

Tsunoda goes second in the other Red Bull, just 0.087s off Norris' top time.

11:50

Order after 20 minutes

Norris, Verstappen, Piastri, Tsunoda, Stroll, Alonso, Hamilton, Ocon, Gasly and Hadjar.

11:48

Norris goes fastest

A 1m05.412s for Norris to take top spot for McLaren. He's on the softs; hards for Verstappen.

11:46

15 minutes gone in FP3

The current order is: Verstappen, Tsunoda, Hamilton, Gasly and Bearman.

11:41

Just two times on the board

Verstappen on top with a 1m06.131s, 1.4s ahead of Colapinto.

11:37

Verstappen sets the pace

A 1m06.131s for Verstappen is the first time on the board in FP3.

11:31

FP3 is underway

Final practice is now underway at the Red Bull Ring.

11:18

Are McLaren the team to beat?

It was Norris who set the pace in second practice, over a tenth ahead of McLaren teammate Piastri.

Verstappen was 0.3s off in third. However, Norris is wary about Verstappen's pace, noticing a trend where Red Bull find pace overnight.

11:06

Welcome

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Crash.net live blog for final practice and qualifying at the Red Bull Ring.