It seemed like a masterstroke at first, but eventually, the smaller rear wing deliberately placed on the RB21 made it impossible for Max Verstappen to achieve a top result. Was it a blunder in hindsight or not?

Red Bull's Max Verstappen timed his final lap perfectly to seize pole position at the British Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Formula One leader Oscar Piastri alongside on the front row.

The rumour mill surrounding Max Verstappen’s future shot into overdrive before Silverstone, but the indications are that the four-time F1 World Champion will remain with Red Bull in 2026.