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Verstappen claims pole at Silverstone by winning Sprint Qualifying race

Article To news overview © Getty Images/Red Bull Contentpool Red Bull's Max Verstappen will start Sunday's British Grand Prix at Silverstone from pole position, after winning the Sprint Qualifying race. The finishing order of this race determines the starting grid for Sunday's Grand Prix. The Dutch driver made a better start at lights out, getting better traction than Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton to take the lead into the first corner. Defending hard against the attacking Mercedes, Verstappen was able to weather the pressure from Hamilton and hold onto the lead. From there, Verstappen was able to build a lead of over two seconds by mid-race. He, along with Hamilton, both began to struggle...
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