What happened: Red Bull heads into Saturday's sprint at the British Grand Prix with both of its cars starting inside the top eight. The team advanced through all three segments of Friday's sprint qualifying at Silverstone, with Max Verstappen qualifying sixth and Isack Hadjar eighth.

Why it matters: Silverstone hosts the fourth sprint of the 2026 season, and the shortened format offers Red Bull a chance to bank points before Sunday's grand prix. Starting both cars in the top eight puts the team in position to gain ground in a compressed race where track position matters from the first lap.

What to watch: The sprint runs Saturday at Silverstone, followed by qualifying for Sunday's British Grand Prix. Watch whether Red Bull can convert its top-eight grid slots into sprint points.