Norris outclassed at home for first time in career

Max Verstappen secured a thrilling pole position for the British Grand Prix, his fourth of the season and a record-tying 44th for Red Bull. The qualifying session at Silverstone was exceptionally tight, with minimal margins separating the field. Oscar Piastri impressed by securing P2, becoming the first teammate to out-qualify Lando Norris at Silverstone, who starts P3. George Russell will line up fourth, with Lewis Hamilton in fifth after another strong performance. Penalties heavily shuffled the grid behind, notably promoting Pierre Gasly to eighth. The session highlighted the intense competition, with a mere 0.688 seconds covering the top 19 in Q1, setting the stage for a dramatic race.