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Max Verstappen finished second in a thrilling dry-wet-dry British Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen praised Red Bull’s strategy of switching to hard tyres during the final pit-stop at the British Grand Prix, where he finished second behind Lewis Hamilton. Despite starting fourth, Verstappen found himself in third place early in the race behind George Russell and Hamilton, but was overtaken by Lando Norris as rain arrived around Lap 20. Red Bull’s decision to pit early for intermediates allowed Verstappen to jump to third, later opting for hards during the switch back to slicks, which helped him secure second place. Verstappen acknowledged the team’s correct tire choices, expressing satisfaction with his podium finish despite struggling with pace initially. Managing his tires was crucial, and taking calculated risks paid off as he extended his championship lead over Norris.