Lando Norris has revealed just how surprised he was at the Silverstone Sprint being better than he expected after finishing in third.
The reigning world champion was involved in an exciting battle with Max Verstappen and George Russell, with positions having changed constantly at Silverstone.
It was the McLaren driver who came out on top in the scrap, although was unable to even get close to the top two who broke away with ease.
Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton quickly got away from the pack behind, leaving Norris in a comfortable third once he broke away from Russell and Verstappen.
The big concerns ahead of the sprint were of super-clipping and yo-yo racing, yet Norris was actually surprised at just how enjoyable the race was.
"I was managing quite a lot!" Norris told Sky F1. "So I'm very happy today, a very good result. Always nice to do it at Silverstone. A pleasant surprise.
"A good launch, good opening lap and some good battles with both George and Max.
"Well fought and better than I was expecting. It wasn't like the pace was crazy strong because these guys checked out and disappeared.
"But the fact I could hold on and not make any mistakes was good, so very happy with today."
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