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Verstappen reveals 'extra painful' factor behind difficult Silverstone qualifying
Max Verstappen could manage only seventh in British Grand Prix qualifying and was also outqualified by team-mate Isack Hadjar. The Dutchman admitted he could not explain why it had been so difficult to extract performance from the car throughout the session. The four-time world champion could manage...
Verstappen beaten by Hadjar again as Red Bull's decision to promote Hadjar is vindicated
Max Verstappen has been beaten in qualifying for the second time this season by his Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar. The Frenchman is increasingly proving the team right for promoting him to the senior team after only one year in F1. All weekend Hadjar has looked in good shape at Silverstone. On thi...
FIA calls three drivers to the stewards after Silverstone qualifying
The FIA has summoned three drivers over alleged infringements committed during British Grand Prix qualifying. They will be required to appear before the stewards after the session. Two of those drivers, Pierre Gasly and Lance Stroll, have been summoned over an incident involving the pair during Q1....
Three drivers set to face FIA stewards after British GP qualifying
The FIA has summoned three drivers over alleged infringements committed during British Grand Prix qualifying. They will be required to appear before the stewards after the session. Two of those drivers, Pierre Gasly and Lance Stroll, have been summoned over an incident involving the pair during Q1....
Five things we learned from Qualifying for the F1 British GP
Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone with a sensational flying lap to consolidate his position as F1's No.1. The Italian put on a masterclass to take pole - following on from his victory in the sprint race. Here's what else we learned from Silverstone. After a...
Antonelli backs up Sprint success with stunning Silverstone pole
The British Grand Prix qualifying session has just come to an end, with Kimi Antonelli once again coming out on top by securing pole position ahead of Charles Leclerc. Below is the full session recap. George Russell endured an early scare during Q1 at Silverstone after running off the track at Turn...
Antonelli completes perfect Saturday with dominant Silverstone pole
The British Grand Prix qualifying session has just come to an end, with Kimi Antonelli once again coming out on top by securing pole position ahead of Charles Leclerc. Below is the full session recap. George Russell endured an early scare during Q1 at Silverstone after running off the track at Turn...
F1 Full Results | Kimi Antonelli secures Pole Position at British GP
Kimi Antonelli has secured Pole Position for the British GP, giving himself the best possible chance of victory around the iconic Silverstone circuit on Sunday. Antonelli's quickest lap time in Q3 was enough to edge out Charles Leclerc, ahead of Lewis Hamilton in P3. Qualifying got underway in dr...
Verstappen reports unusual engine behaviour: 'This engine is not responding normal'
Max Verstappen complained over the team radio about unusual engine behaviour on his RB22 during British Grand Prix qualifying. The Dutchman currently sits fifth behind his team-mate, who had also come out on top in Q1 by setting the fastest time of the opening session. "This engine is not responding...
Russell brushes the wall during British GP qualifying
George Russell had a scare during Q1 of British Grand Prix qualifying but, fortunately for him, was able to recover and continue his session. The Briton ran unusually wide midway through Turn 6, making light contact with the barriers but avoiding any significant damage. He was able to drive out of t...
Verstappen declines battery battle verdict: 'I’m not going to say anything more about it'
Max Verstappen declined to pass judgment on the racing and overtaking seen during the Silverstone Sprint, instead choosing to focus on how his own race unfolded. Ahead of the Silverstone weekend, Verstappen warned that the circuit's layout would make battery management particularly challenging. Afte...
F1 LIVE | Antonelli beats Leclerc for Pole, Verstappen P7 - follow British GP Qualifying here!
After an exciting Sprint, attention turns to Qualifying for Sunday's British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit. Stay with us throughout this session as GPblog's Ben Hunt and Shanna Lutgert will also bring you the latest updates and insights straight from the paddock. Kimi Antonelli won the Sprin...
Lawson and Hadjar hear post-Sprint investigation verdict after Silverstone incident
The stewards have made their decision on the incident between Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar during the Sprint of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. The stewards handed a warning to the Racing Bulls driver for an abnormal change of direction, and not a time penalty. This means that he keeps his eighth...
Red Bull supertalent moves to the top of the F2 standings with Sprint victory at Silverstone
Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov won the Formula 2 Sprint Race at Silverstone and took the lead in the drivers' standings as well. Gabriele Mini finished in second place, and Rafael Villagomez completed the podium today. Thanks to this result, Tsolov is now the Formula 2 championship leader. The gap co...
Antonelli pinpoints crucial Hamilton mistake during British GP Sprint battle
Kimi Antonelli has credited a mistake from Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton as a key factor in their battle for British GP Sprint victory - the young Mercedes driver blasted past the seven-time world champion on the Hangar Straight on Lap 8 on his way to the win. Lining up behind Hamilton on the front row,...
George Russell seriously under pressure after British GP Sprint - and the F1 grid knows it
George Russell's struggles behind his 19-year-old teammate Kimi Antonelli were a topic of discussion at the post-British GP Sprint press conference, with Antonelli finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris to take victory at Silverstone. Antonelli, lining up behind Hamilton for the Sprint,...
Verstappen reveals Red Bull's Sprint issue: 'Just couldn't keep up'
After Max Verstappen was hit with a poor start again, he finished only sixth during the British Grand Prix Sprint race. The Dutchman was blunt after a disappointing first session on Saturday. While, according to the FIA, the Red Bull Ford power unit is the best on the grid, one of its weak points is...
Verstappen delivers blunt Sprint verdict: "Just too slow"
After Max Verstappen was hit with a poor start again, he finished only sixth during the British Grand Prix Sprint race. The Dutchman was blunt after a disappointing first session on Saturday. While, according to the FIA, the Red Bull Ford power unit is the best on the grid, one of its weak points is...
FIA launches post-Sprint investigation: driver inside the points summoned
Liam Lawson provisionally scored a point during the Sprint at the British Grand Prix. However, the New Zealander is now under investigation by the stewards. Lawson was battling Red Bull Racing driver Isack Hadjar at Silverstone during the final laps as he tried to hold on to the final points-paying...
Verstappen out of contention in the Sprint: disastrous start and doubts over updates
Max Verstappen will take little confidence from the sprint race at Silverstone. After Red Bull Racing's resurgence in Austria, the team seems clearly the fourth-fastest again in Great Britain. The dramatic starts also remain a persistent headache. After sprint qualifying there was some optimism aro...
F1 Standings | Antonelli extends championship lead, as Russell finishes P4
The Formula 1 championship standings have been updated following the British Grand Prix Sprint Race, with Kimi Antonelli taking victory at the iconic Silverstone circuit. Mercedes' Antonelli has seen his lead extended in the Drivers' standings with his win on Saturday - the Italian got ahead of pol...
Antonelli defeats Hamilton to take Sprint victory at the British Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli won the British Grand Prix Sprint and claimed all eight points on offer, finishing ahead of home favourites Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. Thanks to this victory, the Mercedes youngster extended his lead in the drivers' standings to 43 points over George Russell and 47 points over H...
F1 Full Results | Kimi Antonelli secures victory at British GP Sprint Race
Kimi Antonelli has secured victory at the British GP Sprint, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. The young Italian lined up in P2 ahead of the 17-lap race, overtaking Hamilton to convert that into more important points in the F1 standings. A breathless start to the Sprint saw Lando...
Verstappen once again hurt by poor Red Bull start during British GP Sprint
Max Verstappen once again experienced a poor start at the British Grand Prix. This time, it happened during the Sprint. The Red Bull Ford power unit's difficulties at the starts have been a recurring theme so far this season. Despite the FIA declaring that the Milton Keynes-based team has the best p...
One change to the Sprint grid as Hamilton and Antonelli are set to face off on the front row
Lewis Hamilton is set to start from pole position, while a single change has been made to the Sprint grid at the British Grand Prix. Here is the final starting grid for today's first session at the Silverstone Circuit! On Friday afternoon, the seven-time world champion stormed to Sprint pole in his...