Verstappen hails Silverstone pole as ‘big boost’ for Red Bull

Max Verstappen clinched a crucial pole position for the British Grand Prix, providing a significant boost to Red Bull. Despite challenging and shifty wind conditions at Silverstone, the reigning champion delivered a masterful lap of 1m 24.892s. Remarkably, McLaren showcased impressive pace, with Oscar Piastri initially holding provisional pole before securing P2, just 0.103s behind Verstappen. Teammate Lando Norris will start P3, putting both papaya cars right behind the Dutchman. Verstappen acknowledged the car's low-downforce setup aided qualifying but anticipates a challenging race against the revitalized McLarens, expressing excitement for tomorrow's competition.