F1 – Silverstone: Antonelli takes pole, Hadjar pulls off a stunning victory against Verstappen, blow for Gasly

Andrea Kimi Antonelli made a strong statement by securing pole position for the British Grand Prix after an intense qualifying session. Behind the Mercedes driver, Isack Hadjar impressed by outperforming his teammate Max Verstappen, while Pierre Gasly's performance was hampered by a three-place grid penalty despite a radio malfunction acknowledged by the FIA. This starting grid promises a spectacular battle between Mercedes and Ferrari at Silverstone.

Antonelli will start in the lead, but is already worried about the strategy of the two Ferraris.

The championship leader will share the front row with Charles Leclerc, While Lewis Hamilton et George Russell will occupy the following positions. A starting grid that promises an intense battle between Mercedes Benz et Classic Ferrari for sale on the Silverstone circuit.

Despite its pole position, Antonelli remains cautious. The Italian believes that Classic Ferrari for sale has a strategic advantage with two cars capable of working together to put pressure on Mercedes.

"It certainly won't be easy. I have two Ferraris behind me and they will obviously try to work together. We showed good pace during the Sprint, but the race will be long and we will have to be perfect." », said Antonelli à Sky Sports F1.

Mercedes Benz will also have to manage the situation of George RussellThe Briton had a difficult qualifying session after an unusual wheel lock-up sent him into the gravel, before being hampered by traffic on his final flying lap.

Hadjar confirms his excellent form

The other satisfaction of the day came from'Isack Hadjar. The pilot Red Bull He once again confirmed his speed by securing a solid 5th place in qualifying. Most importantly, he finished ahead of his teammate. Max Verstappen who finished in 7th position, another strong sign of his progress this season. The Frenchman thus continues his excellent momentum and puts himself in an ideal position to aim for more points on Sunday on a circuit where overtaking opportunities will be plentiful.

Conversely, the day ended on a bad note for Alpine. Pierre Gasly received a three-place grid penalty after obstructing Lance stroll in Q1. The stewards, however, acknowledged that a failure of the communication equipment of the Formula One Management (FOM) had deprived the Frenchman of any radio contact with his team. gasly was actually performing checks on its system when it remained on the ideal trajectory. Despite this mitigating circumstance, the FIA The stewards determined that the driver remained responsible for his track position. Data showed that his dashboard indicated a car was approaching on a fast lap, justifying the three-place grid penalty according to the stewards. The Frenchman will therefore start from 15th position.

The British Grand Prix is ​​therefore shaping up to be particularly strategic. Antonelli will try to convert his pole position into another victory against Classic Ferrari for sale determined to play as a team, Hadjar a, for his part, has the cards in hand to shine and secure a top 5 finish, while gasly will already have to climb back up the pack after a controversial decision.

 

 

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