Formula One's inaugural sprint qualifying saw drivers endure different fortunes at Silverstone today, but the new format did not fail to excite and impress as the field battled it out for the best starting positions for tomorrow's British Grand Prix. The biggest winners of the sprint qualifying were Fernando Alonso and Kimi Räikkönen with both 'veteran' drivers gaining four places compared to their starting position. While Max Verstappen’s brakes were on fire and flames were clearly visible as the Sprint began, Alonso was mentally on fire with the Spaniard gaining six places on the opening lap. With his car not a match for the likes of McLaren and Aston Martin, the Spaniard dropped two...
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