The British driver set a new record around the streets of Monte Carlo to beat local hero Charles Leclerc to pole by 0.109 seconds.

Norris fell short in his quest to take his first title last year after Max Verstappen saw off his challenge to land his fourth consecutive crown.

Piastri and team-mate Lando Norris set the two fastest times in final practice.

Carlos Sainz took pole for Sunday’s race.

Championship leader Max Verstappen will start sixth on the grid in Baku.

Max Verstappen claimed victory ahead of McLaren driver Norris after a safety car was brought out at the Canadian Grand Prix

Senna had eight consecutive poles over the 1988 and 1989 seasons.

Verstappen was imperious around the high-speed corner circuit at Suzuka.

The eight-time grand prix winner will replace Nyck de Vries at Red Bull’s junior team for the rest of the year.

Lewis Hamilton finished third at the British Grand Prix but was beaten to second by Lando Norris and was well adrift of winner Max Verstappen.

The final classification for Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix was only settled five hours after the chequered flag.

The double world champion landed his seventh victory from nine rounds

The flashpoint came a week after Esteban Ocon almost collided with a cluster of individuals in Azerbaijan.

McLaren chief executive Zak Brown visited Red Bull Powertrains earlier this month to explore a potential deal.

F1's governing body has updated its rules to prevent “political, religious or personal” comments being said without prior approval

The 23-year-old has spoken candidly about the pressure of the public spotlight.

McLaren expect the 22-year-old to be able to take part in practice on Friday but Nyck de Vries is on standby.

Horner sat alongside Brown in a fiery press conference supposed to preview Sunday’s United States Grand Prix

The 33-year-old Australian has been heavily linked with a role as reserve driver at Mercedes

His deal had been due to run until the end of 2023.

The Australian has a contract with the British team until the end of 2023