Lewis Hamilton admitted he was “gutted” to have missed out on a front-row start for the British Grand Prix on a soaked Silverstone circuit. An eight-time winner of his home race, the 37-year-old had been hopeful of even challenging for pole position in his upgraded Mercedes once the rain came. But instead, the seven-time former World Champion will start fifth on the grid as qualifying ended on a track that was starting to dry out and meant positions were up for grabs right until the chequered flag fell. Carlos Sainz secured his first ever F1 pole position ahead of Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez on what was ultimately a disappointing day for Mercedes, with George...
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