P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen attributed his poorer-than-usual Formula 1 qualifying performance for the British Grand Prix to damage sustained during Q1 which effectively “ruined” his chances at claiming pole. Verstappen secured fourth spot during Saturday’s qualifying behind the Mercedes duo of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, plus McLaren’s Lando Norris. The final Q3 top-10 […]
During Saturday’s qualifying, Verstappen secured fourth place behind George Russell and Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes and Lando Norris of McLaren. Despite dry conditions for the final Q3 top-10 shootout, Q1 saw intermittent rain, catching several drivers off guard. Verstappen’s off-track excursion at Copse due to a wet patch cost him significant time. The damage to his RB20 car affected its downforce, but the team managed quick repairs to salvage his qualifying session. Verstappen anticipates a tight competition with McLarens and Mercedes in the race, aiming for a strong performance and hoping for an exciting battle for the podium places.
