This is the provisional starting line-up for the British Grand Prix

The new updates seem to be working for the Mercedes team. The Brackley-based racing stable's drivers qualified in first and second place. McLaren only managed third and fifth, with Lando Norris ahead of Oscar Piastri. For Red Bull Racing, it was a less positive day. Sergio Perez did not get beyond Q1 and Max Verstappen struggled with damage. Read the provisional starting grid for the British Grand Prix here.

For the first time in Silverstone's history, the first, second and third places feature just British drivers. George Russell will start the race from pole position, followed by his teammate Lewis Hamilton. McLaren driver Lando Norris qualified in third place.

The start of qualifying saw variable weather. It rained occasionally and then it dried up again. Perez had just changed to the soft tyre when things went wrong for him. The Mexican lost control and ended up in the gravel. As a result, he has to start the race from 19th place.

Max Verstappen also experienced a moment due to some wet spots on the track, which landed him in the gravel. Unlike Perez, the Dutchman was able to continue his way, but his floor was damaged. As a result, Verstappen had to make do with fourth place.

This article was written in collaboration with Ben Stevens