The reigning world champion was of course very happy with that. “It was difficult with the wind here, especially on this circuit and with these cars. But luckily the final round was good enough,” smiled Verstappen. “This is a ‘real’ circuit and great to drive on, especially if you have to go full container in the qualification.”
Max Verstappen does it: reigning world champion takes pole position on Silverstone
Verstappen also spoke of a ‘big boost’ for his team Red Bull and said he was looking forward to the race on Sunday (4 p.m.). “We are quickly on the right piece and it is not always easy to get it done in the (fast) turns during qualification. downforce Driving but it worked. I am very curious about the race. ”
Number two Oscar Piastri and his McLaren teammate Lando Norris (third) also spoke several times the expectation that it will be a spectacular game on Sunday. “We are very close to each other. We, Max, the Ferraris and also George Russell (Mercedes, Fourth, ed.) Also added to the end,” said Piastri.