Max Verstappen will surprisingly start from pole at Silverstone. But what does the data tell us about his pole lap, and more importantly about his chances in the race, as well as McLaren’s and Ferrari’s?

Catch up on all the qualifying action, as Silverstone hosts Round 12 of the 2025 Formula One world championship

Max Verstappen has stolen another unlikely pole position, qualifying fastest for the British Grand Prix ahead of Oscar Piastri. It was a stunning lap that allowed him to capitalise on the mistakes of others in the dying moments of the session to upset the championship leader.