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 team principal Christian Horner explained why switching teams in 2026 could be a bad idea for Max Verstappen.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the British Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Formula One leader Oscar Piastri alongside on the front row. McLaren's Lando Norris qualified third with Mercedes' George Russell fourth and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton fifth.