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Verstappen Stuns Silverstone to Snatch Pole as McLaren and Hamilton Fans Left Fuming

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
July 5, 2025
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Verstappen Stuns Silverstone to Snatch Pole as McLaren and Hamilton Fans Left Fuming

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen during qualifying REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Max Verstappen Delivers a Qualifying Masterclass at the British Grand Prix, Beating the Home Heroes in Dramatic Style

SILVERSTONE, UK — Max Verstappen once again proved why he’s the king of qualifying, silencing the roaring Silverstone crowd with a flawless lap to take pole position for the 2025 British Grand Prix. Despite the McLaren charge and Lewis Hamilton’s home crowd support, the Red Bull ace pulled off a breathtaking 1:24.892 in the dying moments of Q3, leaving Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to settle for second and third on the grid.

With damp conditions threatening chaos in Q1 and drama unfolding at every turn, Verstappen’s performance was nothing short of heroic. Red Bull’s RB21, known for its twitchy rear and balance issues, looked far from ideal. But when it counts, Verstappen has a knack for turning chaos into control — and once again, he delivered magic.

“When the car wants to fight you, you’ve got to fight back harder. That was one of those laps,” Verstappen said after the session, grinning through the jeers and cheers.

McLaren’s Home Charge Falls Just Short

The biggest challenge to Verstappen came not from Mercedes, but from McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, who laid down a serious marker early in Q3. His initial lap placed him 0.135s ahead of Hamilton and gave Norris a tough benchmark to chase. Piastri’s third sector, in particular, was electric.

Norris, for his part, also looked sharp and was tipped as a pole favorite after topping sectors in FP3. But in the final run, both McLarens couldn’t match Verstappen’s relentless pace on the straights and his fine control through Silverstone’s high-speed corners.

“We were close, really close. But Max did Max things,” said Norris, frustrated but optimistic heading into Sunday.

Hamilton Misses Out, Ferrari Rebounds

Lewis Hamilton, buoyed by a patriotic sea of fans, briefly looked in contention but couldn’t squeeze out the extra tenths needed to challenge the top three. He’ll start fourth, still very much in the mix but lacking the firepower to dominate a single lap this time.

Ferrari, who looked lost in Q1 after a confusing dip in pace, came alive in Q2. Both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz looked more competitive, with the Scuderia bouncing back just in time to join the Q3 scrap — though ultimately falling behind the Red Bull–McLaren lead battle.

Red Flag Drama and Bortoleto’s Battling Effort

Q1 brought its share of chaos when Franco Colapinto lost control of his Alpine at Turn 18, slamming the rear of the car and bringing out a red flag. The incident interrupted several hot laps and added pressure on those fighting to avoid elimination.

Gabriel Bortoleto, who crashed during FP3, managed to make it to qualifying thanks to a rapid repair job from his crew. However, the Brazilian rookie couldn’t find enough pace to advance beyond Q1, finishing 17th. Still, given the earlier drama, simply making it on track was a victory in itself.


British GP Starting Grid Top 5:

  1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:24.892
  2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
  3. Lando Norris (McLaren)
  4. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
  5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

With rain still in the forecast and a front row stacked with drama, Sunday’s race is shaping up to be a showdown of raw speed, tire strategy, and national pride. Can McLaren finally topple Verstappen at home? Will Hamilton deliver one more Silverstone stunner? Or will Max once again crush the hearts of the British faithful?

Lights out is coming — and so is the storm.

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