Formula 1 heads to Silverstone this weekend after a chaotic Austrian grand prix, where George Russell took a much-needed win to strengthen his ****** le push.
The Mercedes driver arrives at his home race with fresh momentum after cutting into team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead. Antonelli still holds a 40-point advantage, but Russell’s Austria victory means the ****** le fight is tightening again at a critical point of the season.
The British GP also brings a home race for Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, two drivers with strong Silverstone records but different levels of momentum. Hamilton has already won for Ferrari this season, while Norris and McLaren will be looking for a response after a difficult Austrian weekend.
Silverstone is one of Formula 1’s fastest and most historic circuits, with high-speed corners, quick changes of direction and a layout that rewards confidence. This weekend also follows the sprint format, meaning teams have only one free practice session before sprint qualifying sets the grid for Saturday’s sprint race.
Friday brings free practice 1 followed by sprint qualifying later in the afternoon. Here is everything you need to know ahead of Friday’s running at the British GP.