Max Verstappen has pole position for the British Grand Prix but the reigning Formula 1 champion will have title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris close behind in Sunday’s race.

Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris traded places atop the timing sheets in the first two practice sessions at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. Will one of those hometown heroes take pole position today, or will another driver step up and go fastest during qualifying at Silverstone?

From a dozen likely lads competing in the Mutton Grand Prix to the cheapest race-day tickets selling for an eye-watering £389, Silverstone has come a long way over the past eight decades.