Following the results of 17 laps of the qualifying race, held for the first time in the history of Formula 1, according to the results of which the starting order in the upcoming Sunday race was determined, Verstappen managed to finish first, having played one position already on the first lap.

Briton Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes finished second.

The top three was closed by his partner, Finn Valtteri Bottas.

Sprint qualification winners also received 3, 2 and 1 points, respectively, in the drivers' standings.

Russian Haas driver Nikita Mazepin finished 19th with a U-turn on the first lap.

His partner Mick Schumacher is 18th.

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- Formula 1 (@ F1) July 17, 2021

Haas previously confirmed that Mazepin will remain on the team for the 2022 Formula 1 season.