Max Verstappen Secures Pole Position at F1 British Grand Prix

Red Bull’s team principal, Christian Horner, has praised Max Verstappen for his pole position at the British Grand Prix qualifying. Verstappen secured his fourth pole of the season, with Horner crediting the team for providing a good car. Verstappen expressed the challenge of the wind during the session but is looking forward to the race. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris also shared their thoughts on the close competition. Verstappen ultimately clinched pole position, with Hamilton in fourth.

Grid penalties were announced for Bearman and Antonelli. The final Q3 standings saw Verstappen on pole, followed by Piastri and Norris. Hamilton and Leclerc secured fifth and sixth positions, respectively. Verstappen's flying lap was faster than Piastri, securing him the pole position for the race.

Hamilton, Norris, and Piastri were strong contenders throughout the qualifying session. The top five in Q2 included Hamilton, Leclerc, Norris, Verstappen, and Piastri. Gasly's impressive performance secured him a spot in Q2. Hamilton showcased his speed in the first sector, topping the leaderboard briefly.

Q1 saw Piastri setting the pace, followed by Verstappen and Alonso. Verstappen set a quick time, with Hamilton and Leclerc unable to match it. The session was briefly halted due to a red flag incident involving Colapinto. Gasly's last lap secured him a spot in Q2, with Hamilton narrowly making it through.

Qualifying at Silverstone saw intense competition and strategic driving from the drivers. The session ended with Verstappen securing pole position, setting the stage for an exciting British Grand Prix.

According to the source: The Guardian.