Verstappen on pole at the Red Bull Ring

Mercedes' seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton will join his title rival on the front row after qualifying third and behind team mate Valtteri Bottas, who has a three place grid penalty.

Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen seized pole position for the team's home Styrian Grand Prix in Austria on Saturday.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen wears a protective face mask as he celebrates finishing in pole position. (REUTERS)

Mercedes' seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton will join his title rival on the front row after qualifying third and behind team mate Valtteri Bottas, who has a three place grid penalty.