F1 2025 Austrian Grand Prix Starting Grid Revealed After Penalties App…read more
The official starting grid for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix has been confirmed following a series of post-qualifying penalties, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling race at the Red Bull Ring.
McLaren’s Lando Norris will lead the pack from pole position after delivering a sensational lap in Q3. He’s joined on the front row by Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, while Oscar Piastri starts third, giving McLaren a major advantage at the front.
However, the grid saw multiple shakeups after the FIA handed out penalties to several drivers for track limits violations and procedural infringements.
✅ Final Starting Grid with Penalties Applied:
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- George Russell (Mercedes) – Escaped penalty after stewards review
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – Compromised by yellow flags, no penalty
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) – Impressive Q3 debut
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
Further back, Carlos Sainz and Esteban Ocon dropped places due to repeated track limit breaches, while Franco Colapinto and Yuki Tsunoda were affected by slower sector times under yellow flags.
Key Notes:
- Verstappen’s streak of Austrian GP poles ends at four
- Rookie Bortoleto delivers standout performance for Sauber
- FIA applies strict enforcement of track limits for second consecutive race
With championship points on the line and rivalries heating up, the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix grid promises fireworks from start to finish.
Read more for live updates, strategy breakdowns, and team reactions ahead of lights out.
