Qualifying Highlights | 2021 British Grand Prix

That was a qualifying session for the ages! Join us for the best bits, as Lewis Hamilton edged out Max Verstappen. He'll start Saturday's first-ever F1 Sprint from P1.
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[@sandalphoncpu]

It hits different when you hear the crowds cheering

[@nurizharuddin8556]

goosebumps 💯

[@simey5639]

@@Die0KLeitung I'd say Motorsports fans a way more chill than football fans

[@coreyrod]

Hamilton and Russel got fantastic receptions. Great to see

[@LowerClass93]

@@simey5639 so if Lewis don’t win they won’t go home and beat their wife?

[@joshancarr4622]

@@Die0KLeitung shut up bro ur generalising a whole population and tryna pin actions of certain individuals on the of England did every single English person or person liviging in UK go out and do that or say racist things?

[@Weerknuffelbeer]

Seriously impressive what Russell is getting out of that Williams.

[@pearcepackman2528]

Couldn’t have said it better myself

[@IreneIsSleeping]

If a Mercedes seat is available by the end of the season, he should have it.

[@scottobryan1018]

@@IreneIsSleeping agree

[@vqninja7355]

Its because they are accepting Mercedes parts,I’m pretty sure

[@sergerivers1812]

@@IreneIsSleeping we already saw what he could do in a Mercedes an it was impressive so i agree

[@aha1106]

George got the best qualifying position in his Williams career, in the least impotrant qualifying session in his Williams career.

[@yagigglejuicetapedispenser3053]

ouch.

[@slimstrait780]

Sad ain't it. I won't count this one tbh. I expect for Race Quali, Alpine and AMR will be ahead

[@yourebreakingmyballs4787]

But it matters because he's proving himself to be Mercedes's driver of the future. Its very impressive that he made it to Q3 two weekends in a row

[@hkkfxsxsgdbff1511]

@@slimstrait780 yeah, I don't think he has a chance of keeping a top10 place until sunday

[@arthurmorgan8217]

Mercedes should drop Bottas and just give the seat to George. He obviously deserves it, he would have won Barain 2020 is not for that pit stop

[@TurtleSYNCS]

Man, Russell is really outperforming in that Williams great job to him!

[@maximwannabepro3021]

I smell a bottas replacement

[@RobertDoornbosF1]

He won't get points anyway so whats the point?

[@martinvaupre8523]

@@maximwannabepro3021 Not sure Lewis want an opponent with so much Hunger of win and results. Bottas obey to the team and to Hamilton (kind of)

[@CrabSully]

I think the team is less of a shitshow in general now but full credit to him for driving amazingly and just pushing them hard.

[@kudzem]

@@RobertDoornbosF1 pun intended?

[@dsch772]

Alonso: Overtakes Russell for P10 in race. Russell: Squeezes Alonso out of Q3.

[@derdan9562]

All what count is the GP, not the qualifying. You can be the last in qualifying if you win, you'll be the hero.

[@alexortiz7845]

@Niki Georgiev karma? It's just racing.

[@derblaue]

@@alexortiz7845 racing? It's just a joke.

[@alexortiz7845]

@@derblaue where's the joke in "it's true karma" ?? Many people were mad at Alonso for doing his job.

[@RyChu05_Pleasing05]

@@alexortiz7845 apparently you are not aware of Alonso radio memes…

[@Yurkevich22]

Nice to see Ricciardo matching Lando's qualifying time. Should be a great battle in the races.

[@kiliandervaux6675]

I can't wait for it. Love both drivers so may the best one win !

[@mel2998]

I agree! Put a smile on my face to see him go thru q3 and be close to norris. Im glad he's getting more and more used to the car!

[@jackslayer.]

Two of my favorite drivers. Glad to see Daniel getting his mojo back

[@caiocamilo1868]

I think Silverstone is a great track to test the limits of the car, I hope he does well from now on

[@Bozza36]

I'd say this format suits Ricciardo better as it relies more on raw pace, and as a newcomer, he doesn't know how to set the car up quite right yet. Norris doesn't have enough time to find his perfect setup, so it's super close and I'm super happy.

[@JoSantino147]

Russell up there. Ricciardo finding his rhythm. Hungry Hamilton. This could be a great weekend!

[@darkox4172]

Id like some kind of repeat of Verstappen vs Leclerc, that would be nice

[@MK-xn6qx]

No one is looking forward to this type of weekend except people from England maybe

[@skyliner35202]

Indeed👌👌

[@davidedwards4088]

Yes! Let's go!!!!

[@cinegraphics]

Mercedes switched off the SLOW button. They are again the fastest cars on the track. Back to boring "old normal".

[@thensocial3603]

Russell literally pushed that williams over the limit, the man a genius.

[@AUmarcus]

Or maybe Latifi is just ordinary?

[@urmom3046]

@@AUmarcus yeah I’m starting to suspect that the Williams is way better than we think , it does have the merc engine so it is one of the fastest in a straight line

[@spooked2104]

@@urmom3046 it is but has bad aero.

[@askeladden450]

@@urmom3046 its still the second worst (maybe third wirst on some weekends) car. russell is just extracting as much as humanly possible.

[@urmom3046]

@@spooked2104 yes true it is bad , but how bad , if the car is as bad as we think there is no way it is making Q3 Aston has the same engine and was 10th and George 8th , which means the aero is not as bad as we think as well. Still credit to George cause he is doing really well

[@arctic0]

the camera work for this qualifying was brilliant, really helped show the real speed and feel of the cars

[@Charliechorizo]

Except we didn't get a slow-mo of stroll...

[@arctic0]

@@Charliechorizo AND STROLL IS LAUNCHING OVER THE KERB

[@dubistkacke7056]

For sure, would love to get some more of those arieal, bird eye like, views

[@ellishopper360]

George out there on his own soaking up the pressure!

[@robertdixon5266]

He has no pressure

[@mikejvevo3153]

We can say that Williams is a mid field car now, the problem is latifi

[@metro3313]

@@mikejvevo3153 Nice joke

[@woody-_-9891]

What a boost

[@theanomalous1401]

It seemed as if the loudest cheers were for George making it to Q-3 over Lewis making it to P-1. The harder the fight, the sweeter the ✌️ictory

[@tsholts5173]

Russell to the FIA: "ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!?!"

[@Yes-co5dh]

FAAAAACTS

[@leewolf6434]

Everyone is entertained! Come on Russle!!!

[@xtromoxi7684]

@@leewolf6434 *Russell

[@laks-9288]

You had me at hello ..

[@ZaGaijinSmash]

Best comment

[@ryder1541]

How tf did Russell just get a Williams into 7th in qualifying, my mind is blown

[@nikkeryge]

He will be a force to be reckoned with in that Mercedes next year.

[@RoPEK123xd]

arguably the best qualifier on the grid, it would be very interesting to see him compete with max on all the qualis, races and championship if he gets to learn the merc the way he learned williams and then there's also lewis who wouldn't back off, so it could be 2016 all over again, but with max in the mix, possibly even perez norris and some other drivers. its gonna be new regulations and cars, so the grid might get scrambled up a bit

[@Anon-db9ox]

@@RoPEK123xd stop thinking George will pose a challenge to Lewis who has seen off Alonso, Rosberg, Button, Bottas etc. George hype will die down very quickly. He is not on the level of Hamilton and Verstappen. He is on the level of Bottas.

[@lucanicolasstefan4788]

@@Anon-db9ox Don't think I agree. The one time he got to drive a Mercedes he shredded Bottas, and don't forget he was overtaking Bottas' Merc in a WILLIAMS at Imola this year

[@RoPEK123xd]

@@Anon-db9ox if it dies down, it dies down, so far he's been very impressive and on his only occasion in merc, delivered despite having no time to adapt unlike bottas. Sure he lacks experience in front, compared to Lewis, but he still gets some battles with other great drivers like kimi seb fernando on the back. He'll adapt quickly imo, he's been outdriving his machine this whole season

[@Toryou]

George out here proving he deserves that Mercedes seat, out qualifying a Ferrari, just wonderful. The crowd cheering for him though, really just hits differently

[@s.d.h.3t981]

A William's with Mercedes engine 😒

[@user-wi2mu8md8o]

@@s.d.h.3t981 latifi should have been able to make it to q3 if that was the case

[@PiousMoltar]

I kinda don't want him at Mercedes. It would be boring. Lewis Hamilton 2.0. I want to see him in a competitive car, but not the top car. Although, is Merc even the top car any more? And who knows what the top car will be next year?

[@PiousMoltar]

@@user-wi2mu8md8o It literally is the case

[@footballhighlightshd4332]

He needs to score a few points first😄

[@alfieinnit6859]

I’m at silverstone and the atmosphere when George made it through was amazing

[@jasonchigaazira862]

It's really crazy how most of the comments down here are about him! They seriously need to give him a more competitive car. It's different when he's in a Mercedes starting at least P4, he'd definitely bank a lot of points for them

[@hammadurb]

I hope we can get a video from the crowd when this happened!

[@alfieinnit6859]

I genuinely couldn’t hear myself

[@derLenno]

Insane huh! How are they handling that pandemic thing around the event?

[@arteonyx]

sonic

[@qiye3304]

The whole crowd cheering for George when he was alone on track throughout the lap in Q3 was just epic and beautiful

[@kuwaleetalukdar4129]

That moment gave me goosebumps. Hope he will be fighting for victory in that mercedes next year.

[@pauloaz496]

@@kuwaleetalukdar4129 ...or in Red Bull/Alphatauri

[@Mayank612722]

@@kuwaleetalukdar4129 Bro your name is almost Quali

[@fuzo777]

remember alonso p1 on Q1 in 2017

[@slysi84]

Was in the Hamilton South stand and Russell was getting cheered for everything. Mans a legend!!!!

[@giovannicarrasco147]

the crowds cheering really got me hyped! Now this is a qualifying that had feeling!

[@Racing_Fox]

I’m so glad I was in the stands for this one. The atmosphere was electric

[@recipoldinasty]

Lol tbh it was way less loud than last quali, but yeah rusell can make ppl hyped

[@modeski]

bruh pretty sure Austria had more crowds cheering for verstappen than this one

[@7evensabre]

@@Racing_Fox Same

[@arthurmartin7786]

Williams found his former strength in Russell

[@TutorialsPcTech]

Did you just assume a constructors gender?

[@toko_fu9999]

@@TutorialsPcTech b r u h

[@arthurmartin7786]

@@TutorialsPcTech No. I'm happy for the Mercedes team

[@markjohnson8352]

@@TutorialsPcTech Did you just assume an apostrophe's absence?

[@arthurmartin7786]

Williams would only start the 2019 season on the 19th or 20th. But now it starts from the 8th row. I think this is a great joy for both the English and the Williams team.

[@UnremarkableKevin]

03:10 That tracking helicopter shot of Verstappen's lap is next level.

[@kingchubbythe1541]

Heli cams are the best

[@gabrielperez6874]

Everyone is waiting to see HAM vs VER but the real carnage is going to be Checo in between norris and Leclerc

[@anuardelcastillo2627]

Im glad leclerc got fourth, he may feel in peace with checo now and ready for a clean race

[@joshuarosen6242]

It could be a great race. Fireworks all over.

[@SelfImprovement1111]

It’s embarrassing for checo to be outperformed by Ferrari when he’s in arguably the quickest car.

[@COD04MW]

@@SelfImprovement1111 If you listen to the video at the end it is said he got his time shafted from track limits, he originally sets P4

[@justdoit452]

@@SelfImprovement1111 I don't know you remember this checo didn't manage to race here last year due to virus Edit : Cheo missed 2 races here last year

[@ankitpatil3848]

That "GET IN THERE" was the most passionate one in the last few years..

[@civenful]

Makes my skin crawl

[@ORDUFIT]

Lewis is in his way out, its max and checo time to be 1-2 forza Red Bull 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@legm5298]

Made my heart proud

[@legm5298]

@@ORDUFIT F Red Bull 😂

[@Fanzo463]

I found myself laughing so loud, yet I'm all alone in the house.

[@Anda-rf1ke]

Aston Martin : We have last year Merc . Russell : Hold my Williams

[@mhiodyssey2458]

George russel showing everyone he deserves that mercedes seat

[@antonkirilenko3116]

10 places between him and his teammate. Again.

[@justjaee546]

@Emperor Guardiola my source says it different and believe me IM IN DEEP MATE

[@karrikarthik6936]

@Globysito even though I hate it , bottas is gonna stay as long as Hamilton is in Mercedes. Russel is one golden lad who is extremely unlucky.

[@youtubeking2686]

@@justjaee546 Who is your source?

[@kevo8013]

Bottas done well too, got to give him some credit

[@alphasumit1]

Leclerc is one of the best qualifiers, somehow consistently puts that ferrari in top 5

[@evanyoon1230]

Sadly I have a feeling he may fall back in sprint as easily as he did in Baku

[@BlogVomMax]

But somehow his race craft doesnt match his qualifying pace

[@jarijaridewa]

@@evanyoon1230 Because his car just faster in Slow speed corner like Monaco, Hungary and Singapore GP. So, when he got pole in Baku with 2 long straight (2 km indeed), everyone in Italy asking,"Can Ferrari win with engine LESS 25 HP to Mercedes (it means Mercedes, McLaren, Williams and Aston Martin)??" The answer is NO. So, what Leclerc did in Silverstone is HIS EFFORT, his skill. Because in paper, Ferrari will fail in French, Silverstone and Japan GP where High speed corner and straight exist. In this case, Russel work is his car work. Not surprise at all, someone whom we need to asking is LATIFI. Why he is SLEEPING in anywhere?

[@jarijaridewa]

@@evanyoon1230 But this time, they change the front nose to be LOW down force, so the different with Carlos time is just feeling, perhaps Charles feel better with the set up so he goes faster than Carlos. I must admit, it is almost impossible for Ferrari to be in P4 in Silverstone. But Charles made it. Great job for him.

[@Anon-db9ox]

@@jarijaridewa but Carlos finished P5 and P6 in Austria despite the fact it’s mostly straights. Some slow corners yes but you’d expect the straight line speed deficit to show a bit more.

[@crxdelsolsir]

George: Gets into Q3 Hamilton: Where did he get the extra 7 tenths?

[@tahaaltaf7232]

Vettel’s experience and talent shining through.

[@thepicklemonkey1]

Am I missing something?

[@tahaaltaf7232]

@@thepicklemonkey1 He got into the top 10 while his less experienced teammate couldn’t manage anything special. The car is not a front runner for sure so it’s his experience and composure that helped Vettel perform.

[@stevedave8415]

Stroll basic said he had no coffee dance with car today

[@rush6227]

Racecraft in qualifying. Your somewhat out of your depth here pmsl.

[@achmadfadhillah5859]

@@stevedave8415 what happened to him?is he losing pace??

[@justkay9884]

Russell is really pushing that car to the limits, absolutely deserves a Mercedes seat

[@meone4148]

Not yet

[@thatcandont]

Why? Williams can make him a legend

[@balintkurucz7245]

@Bronson He took it to 11th in Austria. For a Williams, that's a great effort.

[@craiglumsden2306]

@@balintkurucz7245 Latifi got 11th in Monza last year, as well as 11th in Austria and Imola

[@Waf371]

@Bronson wild guess but I imagine that driving that car like that through an entire race isn't as easy as going into the zone for one lap only

[@djokernolecristi3279]

When you see Lewis shaking with emotion, losing voice, and Bono screaming like there's no tomorrow, you realise how much this means to them. Also, big cheers for Lewis' work ethic, always pushing the team, going to the simulator which he normally hates, no effort is too big. They love winning, and that is why they are champions.

[@OSD_in_Depth]

Can't disagree with what you said.. But it's just the qualification of the Quali.. So no real point in celebrating like you just won a championship..

[@AwkwardPencil]

@Emperor Guardiola no tears and redbull won't run to the FIA asking to slow pit stops down

[@brucewaynetumbla4476]

Felt that from Bono!!!😌

[@brucewaynetumbla4476]

@Emperor Guardiola exactly their golden boy Max was outclassed by the GOAT!!!

[@Alokkumar-gu5kw]

Mate, who won't love winning? if Max would have outqualified Lewis, then he must be crying for the car and "Get in there lewis" would be "Get in the factory" .

[@andrefaelnar]

I knew Lewis is not gonna lose here. Not in his home court. That's the Lewis we all know and love.

[@Frankk18pty]

Please, upload George's final lap just to hear the crowd roaring all the way

[@Adam-dm7lc]

Best qualifying session of the season so far imo🙌. Lewis and Max are a couple of absolute beasts!!!

[@andwhataboutit7]

Hamilton, Russell, Ricardo finding their rhythm this weekend, this should be an exciting race.

[@fallingwaffle1752]

Havent Heard that before

[@itgamingke]

They're the favorite this weekend

[@BL4K_B4BIES]

George ahead of of Sainz Sainz: I CANT BELLIEVE IT!...

[@jasonchigaazira862]

😂😂 it's really not believable considering the fact that he was 20th in FP1

[@ruminas4789]

@@jasonchigaazira862 Yeah instead of being surprised to see russell on Q3 again i wonder why Alonso, Gasly and Ocon are so slow 😂

[@grafas9163]

@robeer1303 ?? What are you talking anout xdd

[@R3dlineR6]

My hopes for tomorrow's sprint. Hamilton and Verstappen crash into each other and start Sunday's race from P19 and P20. Now that would make for a great race on Sunday!

[@matthewcohen1553]

That would make for some great racing, agree.

[@benderong4478]

Last to first in F1 2021 HAHHAAHA

[@ido7449]

Last to first lol

[@harinirajesh3838]

That would genuinely be amazing, lol, pretty sure I would never take my eyes off the race

[@renjitjayamohan]

That would test the reverse grid proposal as well.

[@CrimsonRegalia]

That oversteer correction from Lewis was smooth though... Also, George is really driving the heck out of that Williams.

[@philipbarton3456]

Like butter, made me think of the 90s era cars where sometimes a little opposite lock was necessary. It was so smooth it looked like it was meant to be there.

[@achmadfadhillah5859]

Hes rotating bit too much i guess

[@skrimper]

@@achmadfadhillah5859 a bit

[@willisix2554]

And the thing is max still couldn't beat him

[@willisix2554]

@@oaz8 thats right and he still couldn't beat him

[@Parkts_F1]

remember it tomorrow, russell will finish the race in top 10, but that race doesn't give points :(

[@julianlieb929]

But it will hopefully provide a great grid position for the actual race on Sunday!

[@Julez_19]

It does give points in sprint race but only for the first three.

[@safiyyahsarah636]

Nice

[@MrSharkFIN]

@@Julez_19 Yea, so it doesn't give points to Russell.

[@ScottCyclops]

@@MrSharkFIN russell p1 sprint race lets goooo

[@LYON-cu6ps]

That was some intense qualifying. When Lewis nearly lost it in the final lap, it just added to the drama. Also glad to see Riccardo get his act together in quali. Only 2 one thousands behind Norris.

[@ukdrill1560]

Kimis not concerned on making it into q2 like he said “ it’s just a hobby”

[@brunodziadkiewicz8830]

he just want to have more fun tomorrow on the first lap

[@aviralverma2944]

Bwoah It's just a Race.

[@GT1Zero]

Should retire already

[@Meditech509]

I absolutely love Kimi. On that note, he really needs to step down and allow the younger guys to do their thing.

[@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044]

@@Meditech509 Logical thinker here. Thanks for not being part of the mindless Kimi fanboy hordes.

[@hsnsm]

The loudest “get in there” I’ve heard so far LOL.. shows how stressed Mercedes are and the hard work they are putting. Gonna watch an amazing race tomorrow.

[@matheusvivan3434]

Bahrein >>>>

[@divyanshtiwari3547]

Every team works hard in formula one fyi.

[@stormrage9666]

Ferrari also work hard

[@recipoldinasty]

Tomorrow is the sprint bs not the race lol

[@senonperera8178]

maybe toto was right

[@HucciJacuzzi]

The moment Russel did his fast lap in Q3 all by himself, and everyone was applauding him was magic

[@brts2023]

that was special

[@whochairs]

I have a feeling we'll be seeing that again in 10 years, highlight moment and probably the best showing of his talent so far

[@StyrofoamCancer]

I got goosebumps. That was something beautiful.

[@unameit0000]

Russel is the guy with '0 points in 2 seasons' , on formula 1 history, that has more fans. And he deserves it 💪 Fans should chant something like 'just put it on the Merc, put it on the Merc...' or 'Russell is on fire, your engineer is terrified, Russel is on fire.. Lalalalalala lala lala' That would be incredible

[@bhanuteja7007]

@@unameit0000 He has 3 points in Merc last year😑, Could've been 26 if it ain't for colossal f'up.

[@Kirihigo]

So without his error Hamilton would be infront by 3 - 4 tenths. Thats huge.

[@SdoubleA]

And there are clowns who are still claiming Red Bull has the fastest car. On tracks like this Mercedes are clearly dominant.

[@Shadow-wk6ny]

@@SdoubleA red bull do have the best car one qualifying session don’t mean Mercedes r faster verstappen was 7 tenths up in fp1

[@spooked2104]

@@SdoubleA nah. The rbs are faster.yiu can see them in ghost productions

[@rvfharrier]

@@SdoubleA Someone hasn't watched the last 5 races in a row.

[@nickn753]

@@muneirovalibas6194 he was over 0.6 seconds faster than his teammate, what more do you want Max to do? No, he did not make a mistake and yes, mercedes is faster here.

[@DarthSagius]

This has been one of the most intense qualifying sessions of the season. Can't wait to see this race. Lewis is definitely hungry for a home victory, but we'll see if Max has anything to say about it when it's go-time.

[@my2cents366]

I don't think Lewis is going to yield to Max's usual push the driver off track.

[@skrimper]

I see a crash in the near future

[@benderong4478]

@@skrimper looks like it's a flip of a coin then hahaha

[@TangoNevada]

One of the most intense qualifying sessions that doesn't set the grid. For me, the jury is still out in how I feel about this format. ie: If Lewis Doesn't get pole because a backmarker crashes into him. That will kind of ruin the idea of Qualifying.

[@zackasalways8657]

@@my2cents366 “push the driver off the track” if you are ahead you have every right to hold your line. That’s just the rules

[@animemasterplanf1team]

2:10 George: where is Alonso His engineer: *Alonso is eliminated* George: *KARMA*

[@rickstrolled970]

What a joke, the Williams car! What a joke!

[@kiranbabu3426]

Very funny bro, you're gonna go for the Ericsson joke next?? Awesome, so creative.

[@nezlo9612]

Yoke

[@jovankliska1188]

lol why is that karma ?!

[@katlegokgotse]

Post Qualifying : George "I prayed who ever I took out was anyone but Alonso"

[@khubaibahmad2155]

Bono was itching to say "GET IN THERE LEWIS!"

[@florichi]

He had so much time to come up with something else, but the only thing he can say is this.

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

Getting there Lewis, getting there...

[@kaniel_outis1]

Get in where Bono?

[@agetori7743]

dumbest four words in F1!

[@ericmartins8448]

What a Session! Lewis and George were monsters. Go on lads!

[@jdmlover9166]

You can see how the truly passionate "Get in there lewis" actually sounds like

[@guidoguido2245]

So much nicer to hear, now that they had to work for it!

[@zeekot4064]

Will be nicer to hear he’s in 3rd place after the real qualifying tomorrow 😂

[@yourmom8627]

That is the sound of hard work but in the past few years it's been for granted now he knows it's value

[@Enra000]

nothing can top this traditional qualifying format tbh. but can't wait to see what the sprint race will bring!

[@MrBJPitt]

Traditional? Nah, that was the 1 hour of qualifying, everyone on track in that last minute.

[@mhiodyssey2458]

Man missed the crowds. That feeling just makes F1 a great sport to watch.

[@stinkosm]

You mean that crowd thats been there for the past 3 races already?

[@IamSomadBro]

delta variant didnt miss the crowd wait and see 100k new cases soon ;D;D;DD

[@mhiodyssey2458]

@@stinkosm no because in Austria you couldn't really feel them. But in monza and England the fans are something else.

[@legm5298]

Austria fans just cheer for Max😂

[@jouri20]

@@mhiodyssey2458 monza and dutch fans are something else*

[@hikedeco9749]

In terms of production,this was the best quali session all season,the visuals, AMAZING.thoroughly enjoyed this,I use this to explain f1 quali to my friends

[@adamlury6443]

That was a really close qualifying love it

[@nashefore1912]

Monaco should take notes

[@mjb1655]

nah without that mistake hamilton would’ve be +0.3/4 in front

[@nashefore1912]

@@mjb1655 it was still exciting. Monaco didn't punish mistakes as much

[@JoeYork202]

There's pace left in the mercedes

[@adamlury6443]

@@JoeYork202 ya they definitely have the downforce/acceleration advantage here

[@whitemage9457]

George already got the Mercedes seat, they just repainted it to look like a Williams

[@JimyHatzoo]

Definitely .he was only 6 tenths behind Bottas in a WILLIAMS

[@Cwg.]

@@JimyHatzoo hes something else, I think he will out pace even hamilton in a evenly matched car and I think Lewis knows it

[@kundakaps]

@@Cwg. He was outscored by a dude with one functional arm.

[@Cwg.]

@@kundakaps wym

[@AwkwardPencil]

He won't get that seat as long as Hamilton is the #1 he needs Bottas. Russell would mop the floor with Hamilton

[@janandreinarag6423]

The "Get in there Lewis" is full of happines here

[@Dacha44]

Nobody: Everyone at Silverstone: 5:59

[@bigsmoke7054]

HARDBASS

[@salimshafie5614]

Get in there and do some editing

[@legm5298]

GET IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN THERE LEWIS

[@lucasbogers5522]

The torpedo on Vettel be like:

[@ooluh.3745]

Dacha!

[@Temme142]

Russell getting P8 out of that tractor is an actual joke. Just give him the Mercedes seat!!!!

[@cinegraphics]

They are gonna give it to him, no problems with that, but it's questionable whether a Mercedes seat can fit into that Williams.

[@nerdsuper1514]

@@cinegraphics lol

[@sheffieldgeek]

I would like him to replace that sponsored Japanese guy...

[@atromics2907]

what a qualifying by russell and hamilton!

[@Formula1bliz]

The Mercedes power unit is really strong, which is perfect for tracks like this one

[@arshkamboj2234]

I’m so happy for George Russell and Lewis Hamilton!

[@cinegraphics]

@@Formula1bliz it was just a farce for the naive audience. Mercedes switches off the SLOW button and they are at the top again. I already bet at the start of the season that Lewis will win. And I was convinced I was winning, even when Max was seemingly increasing his lead. It's a farce. The final result is already known upfront.

[@Formula1bliz]

@@cinegraphics yes Mercedes looove to play the underdog and then “shock” everyone by winning by a large margin once again.. making themselves look better because they did it with “tHe WoRsE cAr” can’t believe people still fall for that, they’ve done it time and time again

[@cinegraphics]

@@Formula1bliz yeah, it's an old game. Nobody likes you if you just have the superior car (like Mercedes was from 2014 to 2020). But if you look like an underdog and then win, that's when the crowd goes wild. Thousands of years old tactics.

[@ginanjarpratama314]

I wish in the future I'll be able to hear "Get in there George!" That's a bit more like it, isn't it?

[@dom_.6312]

George, its james. Yea that doesnt sound right😂

[@nathanstroud2223]

Look how close the McLarens were. Two one-thousandths of a second.

[@Grivvy0604]

Yep, and everybody said Ricciardo is washed and will get replaced by Gasly… once Daniel gets used to a car he is proper quick, and this shows he’s getting there

[@adl6907]

*Two-thousandths

[@krishc.1808]

Rest of the field better watch out for the McLaren duo this weekend

[@Lina-rn8bp]

Nah Norris was just slowing down... just kidding

[@Grivvy0604]

Plus next year is a completely different car, and Mclaren would most likely set the car up to Daniel as they know he’s their best shot at a championship in the first two years, since Lewis and max are on a tear

[@alexm.s4000]

So what is the point of this session? To determine the lineup for the sprint race?

[@vapinglasagna5046]

yes sir

[@schleonce]

exactly

[@chickenchomper69]

Yes

[@israelasugnya400]

Yes

[@f.r.y5857]

Yeah then the grid position for main race depends from sprint race result.

[@tommegg8486]

The crowd is such fresh air to see, the cheers give me goosebumps

[@eddieisclutch9er821]

You can hear the excitement in Lewis’ voice again now that there’s an actual fight for the championship. I’m thinking this is bringing back his passion even more. I just loved this Quali overall. I was on the edge of my seat!!

[@devang3171]

Ikr!! He didn't sound this excited when he won the championship last year xD

[@kelvinvanmaas4661]

no he is excited bc he got pole again. if he came 2nd he wouldve been a baby again, saying redbull made some ill upgrades. so no its not bc its an actual fight

[@dakkan5433]

@@kelvinvanmaas4661 Man mercedes man they cheating man they bought some illegal upgrades man for sure. ( sarcasm ofc )

[@kelvinvanmaas4661]

@@dakkan5433 well that is exactly what ham is doing to redbull, he isnt saying it straight out but everyone knows what he means. Amd u dont hear any redbull fans saying mercedes made some illegal upgrades now he is suddenly faster again. Dont get me wrong i dont hate ham but he is such a sore loser u cant say he isnt the proof is everywhere

[@connorisonfire123]

@@kelvinvanmaas4661 Mate... Redbull fans for years have said Lewis isn't a great driver he's just got a great car what do you mean

[@dimitri.p5254]

Its incredible that russell goes p8 in a williams

[@q3eq3eq65]

williams is not so bad as you think

[@MrSharkFIN]

@@q3eq3eq65 How can you constantly be 5+ places above your teammate? (10 here) It shouldn't be possible.

[@MrSharkFIN]

Also could've legitimately been on the third row...

[@ruzaroos]

@@MrSharkFIN Third row for the fake race would have been hilarious. I would have loved to see if he could stay in the fake points positions or get pushed down to P11 or P12 for the real race.

[@shankarsaraswat5149]

@@q3eq3eq65 it iss.. it's literally 2nd worst car after haas. Russel making it look better than ferrari, alfa Romero and astin martin

[@meejinhuang]

Russell has outdriven everyone today. Look at where Latifi is. This maybe the biggest teammate gap I've seen.

[@arunmayer161]

@bcvbb hyui hope you still are!

[@PG-20]

YEAH GEORGIEEEEEE! And hold on, Lewis himself just said "Get in there" my guy is back. Let us have a titanic battle tomorrow and Sunday

[@arullgodwin4729]

It's beautiful to watch this during sunset 🌇🌇. Can we have a race in this time period?

[@leewolf6434]

I’d just like to point out that the first 9 cars are all within a single second!! I know everyone hates rules but the cars are soo more on equal ground this year and I’m LOVING it!! We need these competitions and fair fights! Poor Haas though 🥴

[@bighes100]

The racing is brilliant this season, many different drivers getting podiums and 'top' teams struggling to win. It's brilliant.

[@BrentonSucks]

Complete overhaul for next year

[@muzzayjunior5626]

Only in quali tho

[@bedwarspro1917]

@@muzzayjunior5626 um ye obviously…. even in the past, when F1 was more competitive, the whole top 10 wasn’t within a second….. do you even watch F1 dude

[@alphasewings1757]

Get in there Lewis!!!!!! We are rooting for you 2023 is going to be yours 👑

[@freesoul85vis]

The way Hamilton held that car without spinning was spectacular 👌

[@adl6907]

🙄

[@jamtalawah2231]

Not bad for an old man eh...

[@elconsorte123]

Lewis hater here, that was a sick drift and iam glad he's finally answering to Max's challenge, well see how he responds in the sprint and the race. Hoping it to be a super tight race!

[@hastalavista6419]

Lol all he need is just left the gas off slowly nothing difficult🤣🤣

[@freesoul85vis]

@@hastalavista6419 lol 😆 let the gas off and cruise as you say and still put in a lap within 0.1 secs of the pole lap. 😅

[@nebuchadne33ar]

I feel like this might be Kimi's final season

[@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044]

We can only hope.

[@rhalfik]

He'll find another hobby and be happy.

[@daniellofgren6577]

It could just be that someone forgot to connect the drinkk and he thought well f#@k it this time i'm really really thirsty

[@iDigvijaysinhG]

He is not going anywhere

[@jstoli996c4s]

It is, he’s sooo far past his prime.

[@noelkevinsiason6631]

Hamilton on pole. Ricciardo finding his groove. Russel and the Williams starting on 8th. Seb squeezing himself in to Q3. Man, a great weekend is surely comin' up. May this be as exciting as the Azerbaijan!

[@Jerrys_world486]

It’s always fun seeing guys do well in front of a home crowd

[@kalyansapsd1]

🇮🇹😂 Its coming home 😂😂😂🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@Yusuf-uz2ie]

@@kalyansapsd1 don't be toxic like the English fans

[@James_Anderson_]

Hamilton: (is about to set one of his quali wonderlaps) Also Hamilton with 2 corners left: *DRIFT*

[@matthewledford7209]

That's how you know he is extracting the most out of the car 👍

[@danielbausch3435]

Yeah I was so bummed when he blew that corner after the beautiful purple streak ☹️

[@legm5298]

*Tokyo Drift music starts playing

[@eSawyll]

​@Aventis Avalanche If Lewis didnt loose that time on the last chicane Max would be at least 0.300 behind Lewis.

[@EvilDuckOfDoom3]

@Aventis Avalanche there's literally nothing you fanboys won't say...even Bottas is only 0.1 behind Verstappen while Perez in the amazing cheating RB is over half a second ..

[@petrolhead88uk71]

Three Brits in the top 10! The boys do us so proud!

[@kabirf1670]

Lewis didn't oversteer, he did a burnout for the fans🕶️🍾

[@booptidyscoop7790]

Russel and Vettel are outperforming their machinery

[@kuldeepmeena8014]

That is physically impossible. But I get it, they are doing fantastic job.

[@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044]

Don't even mention the GERMAN SNAIL in the same breath as Russell.

[@areebsiddiqui758]

@@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044 Looks like Tropical tree made a new account, watch your tongue you degenerate. He's a 4 time world champion.

[@ricotheunprofessional]

no cap...

[@hobbygrg-eudaimoniastudio]

@@fiarandompenaltygeneratorm5044 that is a bad footwork... Only if he is on Italian Snails with 🅱️lans.. i'm not a Vettel fan but he deserves lots of respect..

[@ChrissyKimani]

Incredible home crowd,childhood memories of the circuit, renaming of the main straight after him gives Lewis an emotional edge every moment he races in the circuit.. ..Get in there Lewis.

[@matthewmashava2766]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the phenomenal camera shots that captured the beauty of this sport we love!! 🎥❤️

[@jamtalawah2231]

Yeah man, from every angle, just amazing.

[@JnManuelAG]

That helicopter made great shots following Max and Ham

[@henrygregory77]

Bono was waiting to say "GET IN THERE LEWIS"

[@peterlocoh]

Lolol

[@asmerX100]

the most aggressive voice i've ever heard from him lol

[@Gianniskos1335]

2:10 George: Time for revenge hehehe Alonso: .......

[@bafridho5]

revenge for what? (sorry i didn’t know because i usually don’t watch quali)

[@Gianniskos1335]

@@bafridho5 Alonso overtook George on the previous grand prix in the last laps and Alonso got P10 and George P11. George was so close to score his first points in Williams. And now in qualifying George knocked Alonso out.

[@bafridho5]

@@Gianniskos1335 oh, now i get it, thanks

[@7mmalltheway]

This means Russel can beat Porsches with pick up trucks in Lemans. He can “create” rear grip.

[@amblient]

Not gonna happen, you can’t compare a pick up truck with a Porsche.

[@7mmalltheway]

@@amblient Yeh right. please learn metaphor . I am a GT3 and a pick up truck owner.

[@rideroundandstuff]

What? Why Le Mans? Why Porsche? Why a pickup truck? Seems so weirdly specific.

[@7mmalltheway]

@@rideroundandstuff Williams = known for lacking rear grip like a pick up truck. Sorry mate. So far at least 64 ppl understood my joke.

[@amblient]

Still triggers me as a Porsche fan.

[@j.s.p]

Makes you wonder what George would achieve with a midfield car... Let alone a race winning one 👏🔥

[@mxm_prime2191]

I consider every car apart from Haas to be a midfield car. You can clearly see Williams isn't a backmarker anymore, sure, they're probably still at the back of the midfield performance wise but George's results are also a reward for William's hard work!

[@isaacpowrie465]

@@mxm_prime2191 did you look at latifi?

[@williamford9564]

@@mxm_prime2191 Latifi is still running at the back. This is all George. I would be shocked if Merc doesn't give him that second seat next year.

[@karussoul]

This comment aged well as George finished P4 in the standings.. 1 pole, 1 win, 8 podiums, and 18 top 5 finishes in his debut season for Mercedes. Even with Lewis picking up the pace from Canada onwards, George still stayed close enough to one of the greatest drivers in F1.

[@salmanahjum-mathee9055]

Love that Silverstone crowd

[@mister_snoogles9031]

5:58 Bono has been waiting for weeks to say that XDDDDDD

[@rojiii69420]

Broooo LewHam was PUSHING on that last lap. So confident and full of talent.

[@doge4855]

Wow the sounds of the fans and Merc's emotions. The rest of this season is going to be mega!

[@DriinUk]

Getting in there Lewis 💜

[@zachbladen]

It’s weird seeing Hamilton reacting to P1 as a driver should, instead of some half-asked effort.

[@Gollas4k]

right? kinda nice actually, he´s got the passion back now that he´s actually getting challenged again

[@sukumarn29]

@@Gollas4k Yea becasue 7 WDCs just dropped on his lap with no work - SMH

[@confusedguy07]

Bro he wasn't getting competition from past few years so in this year he has some competition and he is guven his best... And kinda nice to see that.

[@Gollas4k]

@@sukumarn29 yeah that was worded poorly, I gave it a little edit 😁 come on, you know what I mean, last year for example he had the dominant car and 100% knew how to utilize it. most of his wins were rather comfortably done and his reactions to poles and p1s were so bland it almost sounded like he was bored... but this time it sounded like he was genuinely stoked to be on pole again

[@Gollas4k]

@@confusedguy07 yeah you pretty much said what I tried but failed to say, no hamilton hate intended 😂

[@HiHiJay]

I must say this format is nice, otherwise we had boring FP2

[@nathangillmore5064]

And on this day, I became a George Russell fan.

[@Belryllium]

YAYY!!

[@SneakyGhosty]

Welcome

[@DaniMacYo]

George Russel is the highlight of Q3 for me incredible lap in that Williams. Also glad to see Daniel on 2 thousands of Lando.

[@Dyils]

Lewis in practice: "WhErE aRe ThE sEvEn TeNtHs CoMiNg FrOm?" Lewis in Q3: *gets pole* Okay bro...

[@barbonson_richards]

They came from the sandbags obviously

[@justinchwoo]

He found the 7/10ths 🤣

[@Txnsgu]

thank bottas for leading thats why

[@justinchwoo]

@@Txnsgu ahaha might be so, a purple lap is a purple lap I'm sure both teams and drivers are working for the best result for themselves anyways

[@Txnsgu]

@@justinchwoo yeah but he was far behind before bottas coming to tow but who really knows... just hope for exciting race :D

[@60000L]

Max is really pushing Lewis & Merc this season, so excited to see the race this weekend

[@mdcclxxviepluribusunum1066]

Rb and Ferrari have done that all along. Nothing has changed in that respect. It’s just that Mercedes were miles ahead and have been pegged back this season as toto stated. That’s part of rb pace this season favouring the designs of high rake cars and Ferrari’s pace was uncovered and recovered leaving a weak car playing catch up.

[@bramwierenga5931]

How people say George Russell is overrated? Tf wrong with those people.

[@riyaad7419]

They're brainless haters lol

[@TheoReme-fu2nw]

Cause he ´s strong in quali but he have to improve during the race

[@Michael-lu2tz]

Because British media and people treat him like he’s the second coming of Jesus yet he bins it every time he can score points

[@Michael-lu2tz]

@Emperor Guardiola the only people crying are British people though?

[@ahmedfarhan5919]

Hamilton voice maaaan. This title battle is getting to him. This is the year in which Hamilton shows he deserves all his titles.

[@theosimonidis4596]

this year is nothing like the others

[@peterfighter]

Imagine Russell finishing in P4 in the sprint.

[@f3p]

With his luck he’ll get hit from behind and get a puncture sadly

[@bwanakelvin5555]

Don't do that, don't give me hope.

[@kanyesouvenir9906]

@@bwanakelvin5555 funniest comment all day

[@yaralaterveer]

Screenshotting your comment just in case it actually happens (highly unlikely with his luck, but everything is possible)

[@ergicela4420]

He can go at least at 6 position because will be a crash tomorrow i feel it

[@vsjourney2629]

10 serious drivers with some serious skills. The race is ON!

[@rabiulali7641]

A wild George Russell in P8, YOU LOVE TO SEE IT

[@un6250]

What an awesome session that was….So happy for both George and Lewis, incredible performances by both….let’s hope things stay positive throughout the weekend

[@nico_twc34]

this is a great chance for lewis to keep the championship alive… he has to win. and… GRANDE CHARLES 💪🏻❤️

[@sf3166]

its only friday dude

[@spencerrollins7582]

Can we just take a minute and appreciate the fact that in FP1, George Russell's fastest lap was a 1:29.8. In Q3, not even a full session later, George ran a 1:26.9. Literally in 5 one lap runs, Williams and Russell trimmed 3 whole seconds off the lap time. That's absolutely phenomenal. George is a generational talent. There's some doubters right now, but when he gets the car, people are going to hate how dominate he's going to be. But we also have to give it up to Williams. They fine-tuned that car in Parc Fermé conditions. Watching George's onboard, it's glaringly obvious that the car (in calm conditions with no traffic or wind) has vastly improved over Jost Capito's short tenure so far. Williams and Russell are becoming a formidable duo. As Dave Robson, Head of Vehicle Performance at Williams said, it would be unfortunate for George to leave for Mercedes and not reap the rewards that we've been working towards. I think we have a great package moving into 2022 and it would be a shame to not have George be apart of that". I'm so torn because I want George to have a top tier drive, but I don't want him playing second fiddle to Lewis. Williams is 100% devoted to George and he could lead them back to the front. Capito and Dorilton have made it known that they're devoted and willing to do what it takes to bring Williams back and it's showing on track, WAY quicker than expected. This is the same chassis that was .8ths off HAAS who were 2.5 seconds off Mercedes. It's incredible what they've done.

[@thehh5118]

*WHAT A QUALI! 🔥* LET'S GO LEWIS!!!

[@XenoFireStar]

Did Russell just drag a Williams past a Ferrari? Someone needs to get that kid in a real car and he would be fighting for podiums every race.

[@bullettime8760]

IKR!!! If they wanna keep Bottas until Lewis had enough at least give Russell a decent car (I mean c'mon just look at his f2 result he literally steamrolled through the field, taking 7 wins, 4 podiums, and 7 points scoring positions)