Max Verstappen has received major backing from Formula 1 fans to win the British Grand Prix, whilst only a small percentage believe Lando Norris will secure a home win. The reigning world champion starts from pole position at Silverstone and is joined by championship leader Oscar Piastri on the front row, with Norris in third. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton complete the top five on what is set to be a damp grid, following torrential rainfall at the British circuit. Following a RacingNews365 poll, 31.67% of those who voted are confident Verstappen will claim his first win since Imola, with Piastri the second favourite after receiving 28.49% of votes. Third favourite to win is Hamilton, who is searching for a 10th victory at his home circuit – he received 21.25% of votes. As for Norris, the McLaren driver only received 14.15% of the votes, although still more than Russell and Charles Leclerc who starts in sixth. Check out the full poll results below!
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