Verstappen wins historic sprint race to stretch title lead
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car followed by Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland during the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car followed by Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland during the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Jul. 17, 2021 01:10 PM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands waves to fans after finishing first in the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Lars Baron/Pool via AP)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands waves to fans after finishing first in the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Lars Baron/Pool via AP)

Jul. 17, 2021 01:16 PM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leaves his car after finishing first in the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Lars Baron/Pool via AP)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leaves his car after finishing first in the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Lars Baron/Pool via AP)

Jul. 17, 2021 01:13 PM EDT
Alpine driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his car during the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Alpine driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his car during the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Jul. 17, 2021 01:08 PM EDT
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car followed by Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco during the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car followed by Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco during the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Jul. 17, 2021 01:06 PM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car followed by Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain during the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car followed by Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain during the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Jul. 17, 2021 01:04 PM EDT