F1: Verstappen grabs P3 from Norris at 2024 British GP start

Russell claims stunning pole as Hamilton struggles

Verstappen shines, Hamilton nightmare continues

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — George Russell seized pole position for the 2024 British Grand Prix on Saturday, as Lewis Hamilton endured another miserable qualifying session at Silverstone.

Russell, in a Mercedes, posted a best lap of 1 minute, 25.448 seconds to edge out Max Verstappen of Red Bull by 0.018. Lando Norris was third for McLaren ahead of Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez.

Hamilton, who has won a record eight times at Silverstone, could only manage ninth after struggling with a lack of grip in his Mercedes. It was the second successive race weekend that Hamilton has failed to reach the final round of qualifying.

The result is a major boost for Russell, who is looking to claim his first Formula One victory. The 25-year-old Briton has been in impressive form this season, with three podium finishes in the opening nine races.

Verstappen, meanwhile, will be disappointed to have missed out on pole position, but the Dutchman will still be confident of challenging for victory on Sunday.

The 2024 British Grand Prix gets underway at 3 p.m. BST on Sunday.

Conclusion:

The 2024 British Grand Prix is set to be a thrilling race, with Russell and Verstappen likely to battle it out for victory. Hamilton will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing qualifying session, but he faces an uphill task to challenge for a podium finish.