In a fiercely competitive qualifying session at the British Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen delivered under pressure to claim his fourth pole position of the season.
The three-time world champion put in a blistering lap of 1:25.871, narrowly edging out Oscar Piastri of McLaren by just 0.103 seconds, while hometown hero Lando Norris took third.
“The margins are tight, but we nailed the lap when it mattered,” Verstappen told Sky Sports post-session.
Final Top 10 Qualifying Order:
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Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:25.871
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Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – +0.103s
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Lando Norris (McLaren) – +0.143s
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Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
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Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
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Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
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George Russell (Mercedes)
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Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
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Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
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Yuki Tsunoda (RB)
The result marks Verstappen’s first pole at Silverstone since 2021 and sets the stage for a dramatic Sunday showdown, with McLaren and Ferrari breathing down Red Bull’s neck.
Conclusion
With tight gaps and the home crowd behind the McLarens, the 2025 British Grand Prix promises high drama. For now, Verstappen stands tall—once again.