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Max Verstappen claimed pole position for Formula 1’s 2025 British GP after an epic qualifying battle with the two McLarens and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen secured pole position at the 2025 British Grand Prix after a thrilling qualifying duel against McLaren and Ferrari.
Championship leader Oscar Piastri initially held pole position in Q3 but a mistake on his second run cost him the top spot.
Verstappen’s strong final lap saw him snatch pole position from Piastri by just over a tenth of a second.
Despite a strong effort from McLaren’s Lando Norris, Verstappen’s performance was unmatched.
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc showed strong pace, with Hamilton narrowly missing out on pole.
Williams and Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda failed to make it to Q3, with Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon also facing disappointment in qualifying.
Fernando Alonso and Pierre Gasly rounded out the top 10, with Hamilton narrowly avoiding elimination in Q1 due to a one-lap strategy by Ferrari.
