Lando Norris Dominates Austrian Grand Prix Final Practice, Setting Stage for Thrilling Qualifying

Lando Norris showcased blistering speed in the final practice session of the Austrian Grand prix, outpacing teammate Oscar Piastri and reigning champion Max Verstappen. The session,held on June 28,2025,hinted at a potentially chaotic qualifying round as numerous drivers grappled with maintaining adherence to track limits.

McLaren’s Upgrades Prove Effective

Following Friday’s sessions, where McLaren emerged as the team to watch thanks to their recent performance enhancements, drivers aimed to fine-tune their setups before the crucial qualifying session. McLaren’s upgrades seem to be paying dividends, positioning them as serious contenders for the race [[1]].

Verstappen’s Struggles and Track Limit Issues

Verstappen, working with a different race engineer for this race weekend, initially posted a lap time substantially slower than Norris’s benchmark from FP2. He reported that his Red Bull car felt unstable on throttle and “a bit snappy.” Throughout the session, many drivers, including norris and the Ferrari duo, experienced overcorrections at turn 1, forcing them to abandon their laps after running wide.