Verstappen claims pole position in Silverstone, Perez disappoints with 16th place.

Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has secured the pole position for the British Grand Prix. The Spielberg winner from the Netherlands emerged faster than the McLaren duo of Lando Norris (+0.241 seconds) and Oscar Piastri (+0.372) in a turbulent qualifying session on Saturday at Silverstone. This unexpected outcome sets the stage for an exciting home race on Sunday at 16:00 (live coverage on ORF 1 and Sky). Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s teammate, encountered a challenging qualifying session and finished in 16th place. Verstappen’s impressive performance reaffirms his dominance in Silverstone, further solidifying his position as a frontrunner in the championship. Stay tuned for the thrilling race ahead.

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David Baker

David Baker