George Russell Secures Home Pole in Thrilling British Grand Prix Qualifiers

George Russell led a thrilling qualifier for the British Grand Prix, securing a pole position for Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris completed the top three in a historic one-two-three for British drivers. Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified fourth after a turbulent session marked by mechanical issues.

George Russell led Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes front-row lockout during the British Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday, with McLaren's Lando Norris completing a historic podium sweep of British drivers. Red Bull's championship leader Max Verstappen, impacted by car damage, finished fourth.

McLaren's Oscar Piastri claimed fifth place on a drying track amid light rain. Russell, elated by his performance, said, "What a feeling, what a feeling," as the Silverstone crowd celebrated his first home pole, his fourth overall.

In a nail-biting finish, Hamilton gained provisional pole before both Mercedes drivers secured their positions, and Norris settled for third. Seven-time world champion Hamilton praised his car's performance, emphasizing teamwork for Sunday's race.

(With inputs from agencies.)