Max Verstappen says he was happy to give Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto a tow in qualifying for Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix after seeing his own lap ruined. On the second and final Q3 run, Verstappen had to back off after encountering a yellow flag in the final sector for Pierre Gasly, who spun his Alpine out of the final corner.

The world champion will start Sunday's grand prix in seventh at the Red Bull Ring, having had to back out of his final lap due to Gasly's spin

The Austrian Grand Prix is the last race where Max Verstappen could realistically receive a F1 race ban and be forced to miss the upcoming British GP. Following a collision with George Russell in Barcelona,