Verstappen Takes 2025 British GP Pole at Silverstone

Max Verstappen clinched pole position for the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, narrowly beating championship leader Oscar Piastri by 0.103 seconds in a dramatic qualifying session. Verstappen overcame earlier struggles with understeer, extracting top performance from his Red Bull RB21 on the high-speed track. Lando Norris and George Russell qualified third and fourth, with Lewis Hamilton in fifth after initially showing strong pace. The session saw fluctuating conditions and a penalty for Oliver Bearman, which promoted Fernando Alonso into the top eight. Verstappen's pole is his first in six races, ending a qualifying drought and boosting his chances for a third win of the season. His performance was met with praise from rivals and support from his inner circle.