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Sports · 25 July 2026

Norris takes pole with 1:17.207 time. Verstappen starts sixth.

Norris takes pole with 1:17.207 time. Verstappen starts sixth.

The McLaren driver dodged a pair of late yellow flags by setting a fastest time of 1 minute and 17.207 seconds. Max Verstappen ruined his last attempt on Saturday with a spin, leaving the Red Bull driver to start the race from sixth. Charles Leclerc took third on the grid for Ferrari, finishing just ahead of Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli.

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