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Silverstone: Hamilton tops sole British Grand Prix practice

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Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in the only practice session for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Friday, clocking 1:29.260 for Ferrari. The seven-time world champion, who holds a record nine wins at the circuit, edged 19-year-old Ferrari teammate and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 0.213 seconds. Charles Leclerc was third for Ferrari, with Mercedes driver George Russell fourth. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen placed sixth, between McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The weekend features a sprint format, with sprint qualifying later on Friday, a sprint race on Saturday and standard qualifying ahead of Sunday’s grand prix.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

1950 Championship debuts at Silverstone circuit
Last year Nico Hulkenberg takes first podium
Last month Hamilton ends Antonelli win streak
This season Antonelli leads championship standings
Friday Hamilton sets 1:29.260 practice benchmark
Friday Antonelli finishes second, 0.213 seconds slower
Friday Leclerc third, Russell fourth in session
This weekend Record 565,000 spectators expected

Why This Matters to You

This Grand Prix weekend could shake up the championship standings. If you're a fan of Hamilton or Antonelli, it's a must-watch. The sprint format also adds a fresh twist. Keep an eye on the sprint race on Saturday. It could be a game-changer.

The Bottom Line

Hamilton's strong practice performance sets the stage for an exciting Grand Prix. But remember, practice doesn't always predict race results. Worth forwarding if you know someone who loves the thrill of Formula 1.