Jenson Button explained that Max Verstappen was being “very aggressive” in trying to generate tyre temperature at Silverstone, but that ultimately came undone as he was “destroying the tyre” in the process.

Max Verstappen had a terrible day at the British GP. The Dutch driver started the race from pole position. However, treacherous track conditions forced him down the order as he fought hard to keep his car in one piece.

Catch up on all the qualifying action, as Silverstone hosts Round 12 of the 2025 Formula One world championship