P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Our picks for the biggest winners and losers from Saturday at Silverstone…
In the fiercely contested British Grand Prix qualifying session, the top six were separated by less than a quarter of a second at the end.
Max Verstappen emerged victoriously, clinching the pole position. Red Bull’s determination to retain him is evident, as Mercedes considers their options with George Russell.
Verstappen overcame early struggles with the balance of his car to secure yet another pole, setting himself up for a strong race.
Meanwhile, Ferrari’s performance was disappointing, with both drivers qualifying in fifth and sixth, struggling with peculiar handling issues.
On the other hand, George Russell had a standout performance, claiming the fourth spot on the grid for Mercedes with an impressive lap in the final moments of Q3.
However, McLaren, who took second and third on the grid, may feel they missed an opportunity to secure pole position in a tightly fought session.
