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British GP 2025: Max Verstappen Grabs Pole At Silverstone

Max Verstappen edged out the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at Silverstone Circuit in the qualifying to secure pole for the British Grand Prix 2025, despite early doubts about Red Bull’s pace at Silverstone. Verstappen sacrificed grip for straight-line speed, a gamble that paid off as his rivals made small but costly errors on their final laps. Piastri settled for P2, with Norris in P3 after clipping a curb. Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth, behind George Russell and ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc. Meanwhile, Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda continued to struggle, missing out on qualifying for Q3 again. Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli and Haas’ Oliver Bearman both face grid penalties, while Alpine’s Franco Colapinto qualified last after a crash.

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British Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying Race | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and a soccer coach Jose Mourinho pose after the qualifying for the British Formula One Grand Prix in Silverstone, England.

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British Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying Race | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

From the left, second-placed McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, first-placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and third-placed McLaren driver Lando Norris of Australia stand on the podium after the qualifying for the British Formula One Grand Prix in Silverstone, England.

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British Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying Race | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates his pole position after the qualifying session at the Silverstone racetrack, ahead of the British Formula One Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England.

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British Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying Race | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the qualifying session at the Silverstone racetrack, ahead of the British Formula One Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England.

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British Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying Race | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the qualifying session at the Silverstone racetrack, ahead of the British Formula One Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England.

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British Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying Race | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the qualifying session at the Silverstone racetrack, ahead of the British Formula One Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England.

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British Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying Race | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia steers his car during the qualifying session at the Silverstone racetrack, ahead of the British Formula One Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England.

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British Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying Race | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Williams driver Carlos Sainz of Spain of Italy in action during the qualifying for the British Formula One Grand Prix in Silverstone, England.

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British Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying Race | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain in action during the qualifying for the British Formula One Grand Prix in Silverstone, England.

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British Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying Race | Photo: AP/Darko Bandic

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands in action during the qualifying for the British Formula One Grand Prix in Silverstone, England.

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