The Grid is set for the 2023 British Grand Prix
Formula 1 returns to the iconic Silverstone circuit for the 2023 British Grand Prix, a highly anticipated event on the F1 Circuit.
In a thrilling and eventful qualifying session at the Silverstone Circuit, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen secured his fifth consecutive pole position and seventh of the 2023 season. Despite the challenging wet-to-dry conditions, Verstappen showcased his exceptional skills to claim the top spot.
The session saw Verstappen face an unexpected moment in the pit lane that resulted in damage to his front wing. However, he remained undeterred and emerged victorious with a significant two-tenths lead over the determined Lando Norris of McLaren, who delighted the home crowd with his strong performance. Oscar Piastri of McLaren also impressed, finishing just a tenth behind Norris in third place.
#BritishGP🇬🇧: Lando Norris Radio after Qualifying for the British Grand Prix.#F1 #Formula1 #McLarenF1 pic.twitter.com/IUd4JMRdCP
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It’s Been All About Red Bull In 2023
The previous race in Austria saw Max Verstappen extend his dominant streak with a fifth consecutive victory, strengthening his lead in the world championship by 81 points. Verstappen’s teammate, Sergio Perez, currently holds second place.
Lewis Hamilton had a mixed weekend in Spielberg, while Charles Leclerc of Ferrari secured a podium finish. As the British drivers, Hamilton, George Russell, and Lando Norris, approach their home race, they will be eager to deliver strong performances. Both Mercedes and McLaren have introduced recent upgrades, bringing renewed optimism to their respective teams.
British Grand Prix qualifying results: Verstappen on pole from Norris
Cla | Nº | Driver | Car / Engine | Time | Delay |
1 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull/Honda RBPT | 1’26.720 | |
2 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren/Mercedes | 1’26.961 | 0.241 |
3 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren/Mercedes | 1’27.092 | 0.372 |
4 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1’27.136 | 0.416 |
5 | 55 | Carlos Sainz Jr. | Ferrari | 1’27.148 | 0.428 |
6 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1’27.155 | 0.435 |
7 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1’27.211 | 0.491 |
8 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams/Mercedes | 1’27.530 | 0.810 |
9 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin/Mercedes | 1’27.659 | 0.939 |
10 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine/Renault | 1’27.689 | 0.969 |
11 | 27 | Nico Hülkenberg | Haas/Ferrari | 1’28.896 | 2.176 |
12 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin/Mercedes | 1’28.935 | 2.215 |
13 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine/Renault | 1’28.956 | 2.236 |
14 | 2 | Logan Sargeant | Williams/Mercedes | 1’29.031 | 2.311 |
15 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo/Ferrari | – | – |
16 | 11 | Sergio Pérez | Red Bull/Honda RBPT | 1’29.968 | 3.248 |
17 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | AlphaTauri/Honda RBPT | 1’30.025 | 3.305 |
18 | 24 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo/Ferrari | 1’30.123 | 3.403 |
19 | 21 | Nyck de Vries | AlphaTauri/Honda RBPT | 1’30.513 | 3.793 |
20 | 20 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas/Ferrari | 1’32.378 | 5.658 |
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