P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen will start the Formula 1 British Grand Prix on pole position, after a sensational final lap in qualifying which saw him leapfrog the McLarens and Ferraris, which looked likeliest to head the grid. The Dutchman’s 1:24.892s was a tenth of a second ahead of second-placed Oscar Piastri, with the second McLaren of Lando […]
Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, surpassing the expectations set by McLaren and Ferrari.
Verstappen achieved a time of 1:24.892s, leading the way with a tenth of a second advantage over second-placed Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in third.
Despite early promise, Lewis Hamilton settled for fifth place, with George Russell in fourth and Charles Leclerc starting in sixth.
The intense qualifying session saw various drivers, including Alonso, Norris, Russell, and Hamilton, battling for position.
The session was briefly interrupted by a red flag triggered by Franco Colapinto’s incident, causing a delay before resuming with Albon, Bearman, and Sainz making strategic moves.
Notably, Hamilton’s performance in Q2 set the stage for an exciting race, with Verstappen, Piastri, and Norris also displaying competitive pace.
