During qualifying for the British Grand Prix, Isack Hadjar stayed behind in the media pen to watch the thrilling shootout for pole position, focusing on Lewis Hamilton’s final lap despite his admiration for the Mercedes driver. Hamilton’s wide at Club cost him a shot at pole, leaving Hadjar visibly disappointed as he crossed the line. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen made a stellar performance, showing superior straight-line speed and taking a different approach to aerodynamic load, ultimately gaining an advantage over the competition.
Verstappen’s time was a result of his red Bull’s setup and superior straight-line speed, contrasting McLaren’s stability-focused approach. The Red Bull driver’s throttle control and acceleration on the straights allowed him to pull ahead of Piastri in the decisive moments of the qualifying session. In the end, Verstappen’s control and speed on the track proved to be the winning factors, securing him pole position for the British Grand Prix.
