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Norris is set to start from pole position after finishing just 0.012 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton. However, the seven-time world champion will not join him on the front row after impeding Oscar Piastri following his final attempt in Q3, earning a three-place grid penalty.

As a result, Charles Leclerc will start from second place. Piastri and Max Verstappen both gained two positions after Kimi Antonelli also received a three-place grid penalty following qualifying. As a result, the Italian will start behind George Russell, who suffered an issue in Q3 and had to stop his car after completing his lap.

Entering this weekend, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers' standings. The young Italian holds a 45-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton and a 50-point lead over George Russell following his victory at the Belgian Grand Prix. That means he will definitely lead the standings heading into the summer break.

After receiving another penalty, the Ferrari driver was disappointed. He wrote on social media: "To go from being so close to pole to then starting P5 is extremely frustrating. I always do my best to keep positive — sport is always about the highs and lows, but it’s also in the margins. Every point counts and you have to seize every opportunity.

"The car has been feeling better and better, and we’ve been competitive all weekend. Tonight, we’ll keep working hard together to give ourselves the best possible chance tomorrow. I always enjoy this track, so keep the faith and send good vibes for the race," he concluded.