Max Verstappen Snatches Pole from British Stars at Silverstone

Max Verstappen delivered a dramatic late lap to claim pole position for the British Grand Prix, edging out a trio of home favourites in a tense and unpredictable qualifying session at Silverstone.

The reigning Formula 1 World Champion clocked a blistering 1:24.892 on his final run, despite earlier complaints about the setup of his Red Bull. The Dutchman pulled a classic Verstappen performance out of the bag when it mattered most — silencing any doubts about the car’s pace.

Starting alongside him on the front row will be Oscar Piastri in the McLaren, who had looked strong all session but made a crucial mistake on his fastest lap, ending up just +0.103 seconds off pole.

The second row is all-British, with Lando Norris (McLaren) and George Russell (Mercedes) lining up third and fourth respectively. Just behind them is another local hero — seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who qualified fifth in his Ferrari.

One of the standout stories from qualifying was young Brit Oliver Bearman, who put in a sensational performance to qualify eighth for Haas. The 19-year-old continues to impress in his rookie season.

British Grand Prix – Qualifying Results (Top 10)

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:24.892
2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) +0.103
3. Lando Norris (McLaren) +0.118
4. George Russell (Mercedes) +0.137
5. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) +0.203
6. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +0.229
7. Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) +0.482
8. Oliver Bearman (Haas) +0.579
9. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) +0.729
10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) +0.893