Live updates: Silverstone GP – Antonelli or Hamilton? No chance for Verstappen?

Ahead of the classic British Grand Prix, the big question is: Mercedes or Ferrari? Nineteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli has secured pole position, followed by the two Ferraris driven by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton – the ‘meat’ in the Mercedes sandwich, as George Russell is fourth.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur is convinced he can spoil Mercedes’ party: “If we play our cards right strategically.”

Whether a clever strategy will be enough for Max Verstappen remains to be seen: after major problems with his car, the four-time world champion had to settle for seventh on the grid.

Follow our live ticker here to see if Max Verstappen can make up ground and who will clinch victory at this historic Grand Prix. You won’t miss any of the key moments.

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