Lando Norris ' struggles to get a feel for the 2025 McLaren at the very edge of the envelope, particularly in the top-10 shootout in qualifying, have been one recurring theme over the first half of the season as he is needing to pull out all the stops to battle team-mate Oscar Piastri.

Formula One is back in Europe for Round 11 and the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, Spielberg. Mercedes’ George Russell was the big winner last time out in Canada — prompting questions over why he’s still waiting for his contract extension.

McLaren are back on the pace after Lando Norris set the fastest time of Friday in second practice ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.