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Max Verstappen stormed to a sensational pole position at Silverstone. Afterwards, he credited Kimi Antonelli – and shared his plans to break bread with the Italian.
Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli plan to have pasta together soon, following the inadvertent assistance in qualifying at Silverstone. Verstappen secured his fourth pole of the F1 season, narrowly beating the McLarens of Piastri and Norris. He acknowledged Antonelli for helping him secure pole position. Verstappen expressed gratitude to the young Italian and suggested they share a meal together. This comes after Antonelli caused Verstappen’s early exit at the Austrian Grand Prix. Speculation is rife that Antonelli could switch to Mercedes, potentially partnering Verstappen. Talks between Wolff and Verstappen hint at a potential team reconfiguration, with George Russell possibly losing his seat.
