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.
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Timeline
- 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 it matters
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.
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