The biggest surprise came from McLaren, with Lando Norris nearly denying Max Verstappen pole position and his teammate Oscar Piastri qualifying in P3. McLaren’s recent upgrades have propelled them forward, and Russell sees them as the “unknown” factor heading into the race.
In conclusion, it appears that Mercedes will need some luck to secure victory at Silverstone, especially with Hamilton aiming to set a new record for the most F1 victories at a specific circuit, currently standing at eight. Russell acknowledges the competitive field and the challenges posed by McLaren but remains optimistic about Mercedes’ race pace.
