Shortly after, his team mate, Carlos Sainz did the same and the Ferrari duo re-emerged to battle with Lance Stroll. Further down the field, Russell pressured Charles Leclerc as his soft tyres came into their own.Īs the first stops loomed, the scarlet Ferrari of Leclerc was the first to pit for fresh rubber, opting for the harder compound for the second half of the race.
With the crowd’s deafening cheers willing him round the track, Norris held back Verstappen’s advances for three thrilling laps before he was overhauled by the Red Bull. Superior reaction times meant that the McLaren driver didn’t disappoint as the lights went out, snaching the lead from Verstappen before they’d reached the first corner at Abbey. Norris occupied the second slot on the front row whilst Russell and Hamilton started sixth and seventh respectively. George Russell produced magical overtaking manoeuvres whilst Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton fought it out for the runner-up honours.įormula 1 British Grand Prix resultsThe British drivers were well-placed to cause an upset after Saturday's qualifying session for the British Grand Prix. Although Max Verstappen took his sixth win in succession, he didn’t have it all his own way and the British fans had plenty to cheer about as all three local drivers played key roles in the race. The consensus from fans up and down the paddock was one of resounding success for the 2023 Aramco British Grand Prix weekend.
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