The new and faster format sprint qualifier premiered on Saturday.
After 17 laps around the classic Silverstone, it was clear that it is Max Verstappen who takes pole position.
Lewis Hamilton shadowed the Dutchman for much of the race but was not enough and finished in second place 1.4 seconds behind.
Valtteri Bottas was third.
- It was a good fight with Lewis.
we pressed each other hard, but I am happy with three points, says Verstappen in Viaplay's broadcast.
The UK GP starts at 4pm on Sunday.
In the sprint format, the drivers drive 100 km, at Silverstone it means 17 laps.