At various points in the buildup to qualifying at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix contenders for pole position emerged. Lewis Hamilton, whose emotional win in this race a year ago sent a shockwave through the paddock, was fastest on the timing sheets in the first practice session. The McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri remained strong as well.
But you can never count out Max Verstappen.
Verstappen’s rivals left the door open in the closing act of qualifying at Silverstone on Saturday, and the Red Bull driver stormed through that opening, putting together a thunderous final lap to snatch pole position, and put him right
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