British GP: Lewis Hamilton makes impressive start to set Practice One pace ahead of Lando Norris | F1 News
Lewis Hamilton made an impressive start to his first home British Grand Prix weekend as a Ferrari driver to outpace the McLarens in first practice.
Nine-time Silverstone winner Hamilton, yet to finish on the podium at Ferrari approaching the season’s halfway mark this weekend, found an immediate groove around the circuit he has enjoyed more success than any other to set an initial pace of 1:26.892 to outpace countryman Lando Norris by 0.023.
It was the first time Hamilton has topped a practice session so far this season.
Championship leader Oscar Piastri was third in the second McLaren, 0.150s behind, with Charles Leclerc fourth in the second Ferrari to underline the Scuderia’s encouraging start.
George Russell was almost 0.3s back in fifth in the lead Mercedes, while Max Verstappen was only 10th for Red Bull after again reporting handling issues with his RB21 through a weekend’s opening session.
“Unbelievable,” said Verstappen at the end of the session in apparent reference to his car’s handling.
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Pierre Gasly, Lance Stroll and Gabriel Bortoleto all takes in the first practice session at the British GP.
Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar in sixth and Liam Lawson in eighth outpaced both Red Bull cars, with the second driven by 17-year-old Briton Arvid Lindblad who made his P1 debut in place of Yuki Tsunoda.
On a warm, sunny but typically breezy Friday at Silverstone, Pierre Gasly and Garbiel Bortoleto both had high-speed spins through the super-fast Copse corner but were able to continue their sessions.
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Ahead of the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton shares his hopes of claiming his first podium with Ferrari at Silverstone.
Sky Sports F1’s British GP schedule
Friday July 4
2.50pm: F2 Qualifying
3.35pm: British GP Practice Two (session starts at 4pm)
5.15pm: The F1 Show
Saturday July 5
9.10am: F3 Sprint
11.15pm: British GP Practice Three (session starts at 11.30am)
1.10pm: F2 Sprint
2.15pm: British GP Qualifying build-up*
3pm: BRITISH GP QUALIFYING*
4.55pm: F4 Race 1
5.40pm: Ted’s Qualifying Notebook
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Look back at some of the most dramatic moments throughout the years at the British Grand Prix.
Sunday July 6
8.15am: F4 Race 2
9.25am: F3 Feature Race
11am: F2 Feature Race
1.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: British GP build-up*
3pm: THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX*
5pm: Chequered Flag: British GP reaction*
6pm: Ted’s Notebook*
*also on Sky Sports Main Event
Next up in the 2025 Formula 1 season is the big one, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone – live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Showcase with Sunday’s race at 3pm. Stream Sky Sports with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime.
