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Lotus in the Peak |
| 27th - 29th June 2025 |
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By Mark H
By Mark H •
Jules Bianchi grabbed the pole position today during a wet qualifying session in Silverstone ! The young frenchman signed a fast time at the beginning of the session and managed to stay ahead before the track get totally damped.
Esteban Gutierrez ended 8th but will start 7th thanks to a penality for another driver.
Race 1 will start tomorrow after the qualifying session.
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