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F1 British Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying updates and results at Silverstone
Formula One returns to the home of British motor racing this weekend as Silverstone hosts the British Grand Prix.
George Russell was a shock winner last time out in Austria as the Mercedes driver capitalised on a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris late on in the race. Norris was fuming with Verstappen afterwards, setting their rivalry up nicely for Norris’ home race this weekend.
Verstappen leads the world championship by 81 points to Norris going into the British GP, a race he won last year. Russell, despite his victory, is still down in seventh.
Lewis Hamilton is an eight-time winner at Silverstone and has finished on the podium in the last two years. Having not won since December 2021, the seven-time F1 world champion would love nothing more than to return to the top of the podium in front of a crowd who adore him.
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George Russell after claiming pole:
“What a feeling! At the start of the year, we couldn’t dream of being pole here.
“The car at the moment is feeling so so good, came alive in quali. Riding this wave tomorrow, buzzing, we’ve got a race to win – it’s going to be tight with Lando, Max as well, but so excited right now.
“I don’t think Silverstone could have dreamt of the three Brits in the front-three, we can’t wait for the race tomorrow.”
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:42
Lewis Hamilton after qualifying P2:
“Big thanks to this incredible crowd. Three Brits in the top-three is incredible. We didn’t expect to be front row this weekend but this is huge for our team, everyone here really deserves this.
“The care felt great. I think ultimately there was still time left on the table which George was able to find but I feel confident about the car for tomorrow, with the conditions we have we can keep Lando behind.”
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:33
Lando Norris after qualifying third:
“I’m happy with P3, three Brits in the top three is pretty cool here. Good laps by George and Lewis.
“I want the rain again tomorrow, I’m excited! Bring the fight to George and Lewis. We’re going to have some good battles!”
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:26
TOP-10 IN QUALIFYING FOR BRITISH GP:
1. George Russell – 1:25:819
2. Lewis Hamilton – +0.141
4. Max Verstappen – +0.384
5. Oscar Piastri – +0.418
6. Nico Hulkenberg – +0.519
10. Fernando Alonso – +1.098
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:20
George Russell on pole position for the British Grand Prix!
It’s a Mercedes one-two at Silverstone – and Toto Wolff is delighted!
Hamilton goes quicker to take pole for a matter of seconds – before Russell beats his team by 0.171 seconds!
Lando Norris is third for an all-British top-three!
4-10: Verstappen, Piastri, Hulkenberg, Sainz, Stroll, Albon, Alonso
Verstappen made a mistake on the loop in his final lap…
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:12
Who will be on pole?
Not since 1968 have we had three British drivers start in the top-three on the grid…
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:05
George Russell on provisional pole!
Russell with the early benchmark – and it’s a British top three!
Russell’s time of 1:26:024, just 0.006 secs ahead of Lando Norris in second!
Lewis Hamilton is in third, 0.172 secs off Russell.
4-10: Piastri, Verstappen, Hulkenberg, Sainz, Stroll, Alonso, Albon
And now they’ll all head into the pits before their final laps!
Not since 1968 have we had three British drivers start in the top-three on the grid…
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:04
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