Max Verstappen clinched pole position at the 2025 F1 British Grand Prix qualifying at Silverstone Circuit, outpacing McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The qualifying session, held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM BST, featured wet track conditions and a red flag triggered by Franco Colapinto’s crash. Below is the detailed description and full qualifying results.
2025 F1 British Grand Prix Qualifying Results
POS | DRIVER | TEAM | TIME |
1 | Max VERSTAPPEN | Red Bull | 1:24.892 |
2 | Oscar PIASTRI | McLaren | 1:24.995 |
3 | Lando NORRIS | McLaren | 1:25.010 |
4 | George RUSSELL | Mercedes | 1:25.029 |
5 | Lewis HAMILTON | Ferrari | 1:25.095 |
6 | Charles LECLERC | Ferrari | 1:25.121 |
7 | Kimi ANTONELLI | Mercedes | 1:25.374 |
8 | Oliver BEARMAN | Haas | 1:25.471 |
9 | Fernando ALONSO | Aston Martin | 1:25.621 |
10 | Pierre GASLY | Alpine | 1:25.785 |
11 | Carlos SAINZ | Williams | 1:25.746 |
12 | Yuki TSUNODA | Red Bull | 1:25.826 |
13 | Isack HADJAR | Racing Bulls | 1:25.864 |
14 | Alexander ALBON | Williams | 1:25.889 |
15 | Esteban OCON | Haas | 1:25.950 |
16 | Liam LAWSON | Racing Bulls | 1:26.440 |
17 | Gabriel BORTOLETO | Stake | 1:26.446 |
18 | Lance STROLL | Aston Martin | 1:26.504 |
19 | Nico HULKENBERG | Stake | 1:26.574 |
20 | Franco COLAPINTO | Alpine | 1:27.060 |
Verstappen showcased his skill in wet conditions, as his final lap outpaced McLaren’s dominant free practice performance. Piastri and Norris remain threats, thus making the July 6, 2025, race highly competitive. Hamilton, despite P4, enjoys massive support from the “Landostand” grandstand, but trailed Ferrari teammate Leclerc. Colapinto’s crash intensifies pressure on his Alpine seat, as speculation about Valtteri Bottas grows. Antonelli, despite his penalty, showed promise in P9 before dropping to P12.
Verstappen’s pole shifts championship dynamics, as he aims to close the 63-point gap to Piastri. McLaren’s MCL39 remains a favorite, but expected rain during the race could disrupt strategies. Silverstone’s crowd enthusiasm, with sold-out grandstands, boosts ticket and merchandise sales.
Max Verstappen said:
“That last lap was special. The car felt much better in qualifying.”
Lando Norris added:
“We were fast, but Max was tough to beat today.”
SPORTRIK notes #BritishGP2025 trending on X, with fans rallying behind Norris and Hamilton.
Rain forecast for the July 6, 2025, race will test tire strategies, as teams face unpredictable conditions. Colapinto must recover from P20, while Antonelli aims to score points despite his penalty. Red Bull needs to maintain Verstappen’s pace, as McLaren and Ferrari lurk closely.
Verstappen is favored to win, but Piastri and Norris could capitalize on rain. Hamilton has a shot at his first Ferrari podium at Silverstone. The race on July 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM BST will shape the championship battle.
Max Verstappen secured pole at the 2025 F1 British Grand Prix, edging out Piastri and Norris. Will he triumph at Silverstone? Follow exclusive coverage only at SPORTRIK!
F1 Standings 2025
Posisi | Pembalap | Tim | Poin |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 234 |
2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 226 |
3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 165 |
4 | George Russell | Mercedes-Benz | 147 |
5 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 119 |