Russell 'riding a wave' as British drivers storm Silverstone

Fuelled by energy from the noisy home crowd after a thrilling finish to a tense qualifying session run in changing conditions after a rainswept morning, the 26-year-old Mercedes driver paid tribute to the fans and his team after claiming his second pole of the season and third of his career. "What a feeling!" he said as the spectators began a celebratory party. "At the start of the year, I don't think we could have dreamt of being on pole here with a one-two for me and Lewis – and with Lando. It's just mega.