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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Giles Richards at Silverstone

Max Verstappen denies Lando Norris at the last to take British F1 GP pole

Max Verstappen talks with Lando Norris after qualifying at Silverstone
Max Verstappen (right) talks with Lando Norris after qualifying at Silverstone. Photograph: Dan Istitene/Formula 1/Getty Images

Just as the sun finally broke through the clouds over what had been a distinctly gloomy Silverstone, Lando Norris also shone for the home crowd in a thrilling finale to qualifying for the British Grand Prix.

They were on their feet roaring their approval for the British driver as he appeared to have claimed pole, their joy echoing round the old airfield, only for hearts to be broken when normal service was resumed seconds later when Max Verstappen pipped him.

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