For the first time in his career, Sainz won the qualification in Formula 1, becoming the 104th driver with such an achievement.

Spanish Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz set the best time in qualifying for the British Grand Prix, which was held in the rain.

This is the first pole position in the career of the 27-year-old driver in Formula 1. He became the 104th participant in the championship, who managed to win first place on the starting grid.

Following in the protocol are the championship leader Dutchman Max Verstappen from Red Bull and Sainz’s partner Monegasque Charles Leclerc.

Canadian Williams rider Nicholas Latifi made it to the top 10, finishing last in the third segment.

The race at Silverstone will take place on Sunday, starting at 17:00 Moscow time.

“Formula 1”. 10th stage. British Grand Prix

Qualification

1. Carlos Sainz (Spain, Ferrari) – 1.40.983

2. Max Verstappen (Netherlands, Red Bull) – +0.072

3. Charles Leclerc (Monaco, Ferrari) – +0.315

4. Sergio Perez (Mexico, Red Bull) – +0.633

5. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain, Mercedes) – +1,012

6. Lando Norris (Great Britain, McLaren) – +1,101

7. Fernando Alonso (Spain, Alpin) – +1.133

8. George Russell (Great Britain, Mercedes) – +1.178

9. Guanyu Zhou (China, Alfa Romeo) – +1,736

10. Nicholas Latifi (Canada, Williams) – +22.112

Eliminated after the second segment:

11. Pierre Gasly (France, Alpha Tauri)

12. Valtteri Bottas (Finland, Alfa Romeo)

13. Yuki Tsunoda (Japan, Alpha Tauri)

14. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia, McLaren)

15. Esteban Ocon (France, Alpin)

Eliminated after the first segment:

16. Alexander Albon (Thailand, Williams)

17. Kevin Magnussen (Denmark, Haas)

18. Sebastian Vettel (Germany, Aston Martin)

19. Mick Schumacher (Germany, Haas)

20. Lance Stroll (Canada, Aston Martin)