P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell took his second pole position in 2024 as he edged out Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to top spot in qualifying at Formula 1’s British Grand Prix. The Briton delivered with a last-gasp effort to harbour a 0.171-second advantage over the sister Mercedes at the death as Lando Norris ended up in third for […]
The British driver managed to secure a last-minute lead of 0.171 seconds over his Mercedes teammate to claim the top spot, with Lando Norris finishing third for McLaren. Despite the rainy conditions in earlier sessions, the sun finally emerged, brightening the circuit. Drivers had to navigate damp patches and switch to Intermediate tires. Verstappen initially led the times, but the Mercedes duo eventually took the lead. The session saw Perez spinning out, and the drivers switching to slicks due to changing conditions. The second stage of qualifying saw intense competition and surprises, with Russell securing a spot in the final round and Leclerc dropping to 12th place.
