Behind the 27-year-old pilot, British Mercedes driver George Russell finished second, while Monaco Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was third in Friday's sprint qualifying.
The shortened race will take place on Saturday at 20:00 and will be broadcast live on M4 Sport.
Sprint start order:
1. Sur:
Max Verstappen (Netherlands, Red Bull)
George Russell (British, Mercedes)
2. Sur:
Charles Leclerc (Monaco, Ferrari)
Lando Norris (British, McLaren)
3. Sur:
Carlos Sainz Jr. (Spain, Ferrari)
Nico Hulkenberg (German, Haas)
4. Sur:
Lewis Hamilton (British, Mercedes)
Kevin Magnussen (DAN, Haas)
5. Sur:
Juki Konoda (Japan, right back)
Franco Colapinto (Argentinian, Williams)
6. Sur:
Sergio Perez (Mexican, Red Bull)
Liam Lawson (New Zealand, RB)
7 surahs:
Pierre Gasly (France, Alps)
Lance Stroll (Canadian, Aston Martin)
8. Sur:
Fernando Alonso (Spain, Aston Martin)
Oscar Piastri (Australian, McLaren)
9. Sur:
Esteban Ocon (France, Alps)
Alexander Albon (Thailand, Williams)
10. Sur:
Valtteri Bottas (Finn, Sauber)
Zhou Kuan Yu (Chinese, Sauber)
Additional program:
Saturday:
Sprint Fotam 20.00
Sunday:
Trial time 0.00
Race 21.00
