With Aston Martin making improvements the floundering Williams may now struggle to make it out of the first Qualifying session. There were no incidents or accidents and Piastri, last year's pole-sitter, was fastest. In the end Albon went through but Sainz was out followed by Alonso, Stroll, Bearman, Bottas and Perez. It was Ocon and the Audis that made great laps. Tsunoda, standing in for Lawson, who is standing in for Hadjar, was seventh quickest and showing that he is getting to grips with the new regulation cars quickly.
The second session was as exciting as the first, in that it wasn't. This time the McLaren of Norris was fastest. Out went Gasly, Tsunoda (only two places behind his team mate), Hulkenberg, Colapinto (who could not put together a good lap), Ocon and Albon.
Then we were halfway through the final Qualifying session and rain came down. Most drivers got out early and put in their hot lap. Norris hit the sweet spot before the track became too wet. For a minute we watched the clock tick down to zero with no one on track before pole was confirmed. Norris took pole showing a true resurgence for McLaren. Russell and Antonelli completed the top three. Behind them were Piastri, Hamilton, LeClerc, Verstappen, Lawson, Bortoleto and Linblad.
I will make sure I have a crossword or two to complete during the race. Or maybe a little Sunday snooze?
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