Max Verstappen managed to clinch a shock pole position ahead of both McLarens and both Ferraris, the clear favourites to nab the first and second row for the British Grand Prix. As it turns out Verstappen got a bit of help from Mercedes in the end.

Strolling with his usual swagger across the pit lane, Jose Mourinho was on ceremonial duties on Saturday in handing over the Pirelli pole position award at a murky Silverstone circuit. However, rather appropriately,

Max Verstappen will start the British Grand Prix from pole position. While all the signs pointed to a McLaren-Ferrari battle, the four-time world champion delivered a stunning performance on his final timed lap in Q3 to snatch pole away from Oscar Piastri.