Verstappen Secures F1 British Grand Prix Pole
Verstappen's pole position is a testament to his team's hard work and dedication, and he will be looking to capitalize on this advantage to secure a win on Sunday. With a strong lineup of drivers and a highly competitive field, the 2025 British Grand Prix is shaping up to be an exciting event.
Max Verstappen took the British Grand Prix pole position with a last-lap effort, beating Oscar Piastri by 0.103 seconds, while Lando Norris secured third place, just 0.015 seconds behind Piastri.
Verstappen's lap of 1:24.892s was 0.103s faster than Piastri's time, with Norris a further 0.118s back in third. George Russell took fourth for Mercedes, ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. The top 10 shootout saw Verstappen beat Piastri to pole, with Norris taking third. The Dutchman struggled with his car's understeer and lack of speed on Friday but made significant changes overnight, including a floor upgrade and reducing downforce, to secure pole position for Sunday's race.
The changes seemed to work, with Verstappen saying he was "happy" with the updated car and feeling more confident. The team's efforts paid off, and Verstappen credited them, saying "I'm not sure of course how much it did, but for sure it brought something." Oliver Bearman qualified eighth but will start 18th due to a 10-place grid penalty for going too fast under red-flag conditions in practice.
The 2025 British Grand Prix is set to begin at 1500 local time on Sunday, with Verstappen in pole position and ready to take on the competition. With his updated car and newfound confidence, Verstappen is looking to make the most of his pole position and secure a win at the British Grand Prix.