Max Verstappen has gotten the better of his Formula 1 title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to claim a surprise pole position for the British Grand Prix.

McLaren F1 star Lando Norris has urged fans to be respectful of team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri at this weekend's British Grand Prix. The pair will resume battle at Silverstone following a thrilling race back-and-forth race in Austria last time out,

McLaren clinched a fourth 1-2 result of the season at the Red Bull Ring as Lando Norris led home Oscar Piastri, with the team pulling 200 points clear of second-placed Ferrari in the standings. But that impressive showing has not slowed the team’s development plan,

Lando Norris knows better than most that F1 can be a savage sport, but the McLaren ace was not expecting to be struck in the face by his former team-mate

And the Brit was fastest after today’s free practice sessions in front of his home fans at Silverstone, clocking a 1:25.816 in FP2 from the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. Another home driver, Lewis Hamilton, had been quickest earlier in the day as he led FP1 for Ferrari with a 1:26.892.

Lando Norris is preparing to race at the British Grand Prix, but the McLaren star was left with a painful memory from his 2022 experience at the iconic track.