Lewis Hamilton tops Austria sprint qualifying, eyes sprint victory

In the sprint qualifying session at the Austrian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap to secure the mini‑pole position. The seven‑time champion edged out rivals Antonelli and Russell, putting Mercedes back in the spotlight.

While Red Bull’s upgrades kept Max Verstappen in second, Hamilton’s pace gave his team a morale boost. He said he is aiming for a sprint victory tomorrow to close the points gap.