11:08: Norris jumps to P1 with a 1:04.268. Leclerc then pumps in a solid lap that is good for P2, splitting the McLaren duo. Verstappen’s lap is good for P6, behind both McLarens, both Ferraris, and Russell who is in fifth.

McLaren driver Lando Norris believes his stunning pole lap in the Austrian Grand Prix is the “beginning” of his mid-season Formula 1 turnaround.

Lance Stroll was the only other driver to get within half a second of the McLaren pacesetters, while Charles Leclerc was fifth for Ferrari having also sat out FP1, who took a trip over the gravel at Turn 6 midway through the session.