Lewis Hamilton out of qualifying after crashing into barriers during Q3 at Austrian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton out of qualifying after crashing into barriers during Q3 at Austrian Grand Prix Max Verstappen took pole in Austrian GP qualifying as both Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell crashed dramatically in Q3 to ruin what looked like any real chance of a battle for the top spots. With drivers jostling for grid positions for Saturday’s Sprint race, Hamilton looked on pace to challenge for pole but lost control of his Mercedes at Turn 7 and slid over the gravel and into the barriers. With no time on the grid, Hamilton will only start 10th in the Sprint. Remarkably, Russell caused another red flag on his next flying lap as he ran into the barriers at the final corner, causing anguish in the Mercedes garage as they missed a huge opportunity. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player A terrible day for Mercedes as minutes after Lewis Hamilton’s crash with George Russell followed during Q3 at the Austrian Grand Prix
A terrible day for Mercedes as minutes after Lewis Hamilton’s crash with George Russell followed during Q3 at the Austrian Grand Prix Those stops left only two minutes on the clock and time for one final flying lap for the remaining eight drivers. Verstappen was leading in a chaotic finale, but Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz both went faster than Red Bull on their laps to boost Ferrari’s hopes of a one-two. However, Verstappen held his nerve on his final lap to clock 1:04.9, just 29 milliseconds faster than Leclerc. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Max Verstappen grabs pole position behind Charles Leclerc inches from the finish line which will see him start the sprint first at tomorrow’s Austrian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen grabs pole position behind Charles Leclerc inches from the finish line which will see him start the sprint first at tomorrow’s Austrian Grand Prix Verstappen’s lap prompted a huge reaction from his Dutch Orange army at Spielberg’s Red Bull Ring, with many in the crowd also cheering Hamilton’s crash. Sergio Perez took fourth for Red Bull but will be reported to the marshals after the session for an alleged violation of track boundaries during Q2. This could see Russell gain a spot from the fifth he had managed to secure before his crash. Austrian GP: Qualifying result, Top 101) Max Verstappen, Red Bull2, Charles Leclerc, Ferrari3) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari4) Sergio Perez, Red Bull*5) George Russell, Mercedes6) Esteban Ocon, Alpine7) Kevin Magnussen, Haas8) Mick Schumacher , Haas9) Fernando Alonso, Alpine10) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes *report to the marshals for an alleged violation of track limits

Hamilton: I’m incredibly disappointed in myself What was possible for the Merc?

Everyone seemed to be planning for Mercedes heading into Q3, with their upgraded W13 car continuing the momentum from last weekend’s British GP and, in Hamilton’s case, looking like a pole contender. Hamilton was fastest at the start of Q2 and had a similar pace to Verstappen and Leclerc in qualifying. But the seven-time world champion crashed out of the first two laps of Q3 – despite good early sectors – and then after starting the third push lap well, he came around the back through Turn 7 and sped off the track before crashing. to obstacles diagonally. “I’m very sorry, guys,” Hamilton said over the team radio before getting out of the car and thankfully driving away. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Jonny Herbert was on SkyPad to break down how the Mercedes pair of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both crashed from Q3 in Austria.
Jonny Herbert was on SkyPad to break down how the Mercedes pair of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both crashed from Q3 in Austria. “It was a big hit but I’m fine,” he added afterwards on Sky Sports F1. “I’m incredibly disappointed in myself in the end and I’m very sorry for the team that worked so hard to put this car together and I never like to bring it back broken.” Hamilton said Mercedes were “fighting for the top three” and that he had no answer for the clash. “I lost the rear end in turn seven and that was it,” he declared. “Of course I dare, of course I dare to see our performance. We didn’t expect it to be so close today. “That’s a huge positive from the team, but I’m really far behind [for the Sprint] so I don’t know what is possible from there. I hope I can make up for lost time.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Follow Max Verstappen on board for his pole lap at the Austrian GP
Follow Max Verstappen on board for his pole lap at the Austrian GP There were five minutes left in Q3 after the first red flag but Russell, who was less comfortable than Hamilton in W13 on Friday, overspeeded at the final 10th corner and ran into the barriers. “These two should never beat themselves over this situation – crashing out,” Mercedes boss Toto Wolff told Sky Sports F1. “We gave them a car that wasn’t up to par for 10 races in a row and now we’re starting to come together and drive forward, it can happen that you just lose the car. “I’d rather have a fast car and qualify like that than not have the pace to be in the top four.”

Verstappen and Leclerc to renew rivalry in Sprint

Mercedes’ exit from qualifying left the door wide open for Red Bull and Ferrari to battle it out and the Sprint is now set to be a head-to-head between title rivals Verstappen and Leclerc, with Sainz also set to have his chances of. The top three were separated by just 0.082 seconds on Friday. Verstappen will start at the front ahead of Leclerc, with the 24-lap Sprint then setting the grid for Sunday’s 71-lap Austrian Grand Prix. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player After qualifying on pole for Saturday’s sprint, Max Verstappen expects a stiff challenge from Ferrari once again
After qualifying on pole for Saturday’s sprint, Max Verstappen expects a stiff challenge from Ferrari once again All the action will be live on Sky Sports F1, with Practice Two preceding the short race. Schedule for the rest of the weekend: Saturday 9.30am: F3 Sprint 11am: Austrian GP Two Practice (session starts 11.30am) 2.30pm: Austrian GP Sprint Duration 3.30pm: Austrian GP Sprint 4.50 pm: F2 Sprint Sunday 7.30am: F3 Feature Race 9am: F2 Feature Race 12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Austrian GP Build-up2pm: The Austrian Grand Prix 4pm: Checkered Flag: Austrian GP Reaction 5pm: Ted’s Notebook F1 2022 heads to Austria this weekend and Sprint is back! Join Sky Sports F1 for extended coverage, with the Sprint kicking off at 3.30pm on Saturday and the race at 2pm on Sunday.