Formula One returns to the home of British motor racing this weekend as Silverstone hosts the British Grand Prix.
George Russell was a shock winner last time out in Austria as the Mercedes driver capitalised on a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris late on in the race. Norris was fuming with Verstappen afterwards, setting their rivalry up nicely for Norris’ home race this weekend.
Verstappen leads the world championship by 81 points to Norris going into the British GP, a race he won last year. Russell, despite his victory, is still down in seventh.
Lewis Hamilton is an eight-time winner at Silverstone and has finished on the podium in the last two years. Having not won since December 2021, the seven-time F1 world champion would love nothing more than to return to the top of the podium in front of a crowd who adore him.
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F1 BRITISH GRAND PRIX – LATEST UPDATES
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Qualifying starts at 3pm (BST); FP3 started at 11:30am
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RED FLAG! Pierre Gasly slides into the gravel in FP3
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FORECAST: Rain expected for qualifying at Silverstone
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Lando Norris fastest in both practice sessions; Piastri 2nd; Perez 3rd
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RED FLAG! Yuki Tsunoda beeched in the gravel early in FP1
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Lando Norris played down the collision with Verstappen in Austria
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Max Verstappen has an 81-point lead in the world championship
RED FLAG!
11:39 , Kieran Jackson
Pierre Gasly is beeched in the gravel at Vale!
Nothing dramatic – he just lost the car and slid off the track!
Session stopped, just eight minutes in… and more rain is expected in five minutes!
Max Verstappen spins!
11:37 , Kieran Jackson
If you needed any evidence of the conditions out there, a spin from Max Verstappen at Brooklands shows it!
He saves it well though!
FP3 underway!
11:33 , Kieran Jackson
We’re underway with the third and final practice session!
Around 10 cars out there straight away in wet conditions at Silverstone. An 80% chance of rain in this session, though it has just eased off in the last 10 minutes or so.
FP3 coming up!
11:25 , Kieran Jackson
We’re just five minutes away from third practice at a very wet Silverstone!
Can Lando Norris back up his pace from yesterday? Or can Red Bull and Mercedes storm back into contention?
McLaren boss condemns Red Bull behaviour ahead of British GP: ‘We’ve seen a lack of respect’
11:22 , Kieran Jackson
McLaren boss Zak Brown came out firing on Friday at Silverstone and accused Red Bull of a “lack of respect” after Max Verstappen’s collision with Lando Norris last weekend.
The two drivers, who are good friends off track, were vying for the lead before both sustained punctures during a collision. Verstappen finished fifth after receiving a 10-second time penalty but Norris was forced to retire due to irreparable damage.
Norris was fastest in both practice sessions at an overcast Silverstone circuit on Friday as he targets a dream victory at his home race following his inaugural F1 win in Miami two months ago.
Full piece below:
McLaren boss condemns Red Bull behaviour: ‘We’ve seen a lack of respect’
Ollie Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat next year as fourth British driver on 2025 grid
11:12 , Kieran Jackson
British teenager Ollie Bearman has signed a “dream” contract to join Haas F1 team next year on a multi-year deal.
The 19-year-old, hailing from Chelmsford in Essex, will become the fourth full-time British driver on the grid in 2025 alongside Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris. He will make his debut in Australia in March.
Bearman, who is racing full-time in F2 this year alongside his duties as a reserve for Ferrari and Haas, impressed when called up to make his F1 debut for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia in March, finishing seventh having replaced the ill Carlos Sainz.
Ollie Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat next year as fourth British driver on 2025 grid
Lewis Hamilton, eight-time winner of the British GP:
11:04 , Kieran Jackson
Max Verstappen reflects on crash with Lando Norris: ‘We already have too many rules’
11:00 , Kieran Jackson
Max Verstappen insists nothing he did in his incident with Lando Norris in Austria was “over the top” with tensions between the two drivers having cooled.
Verstappen and Norris collided on lap 64 of the 71-lap Austrian Grand Prix while vying for the lead last Sunday. Both sustained punctures, with Verstappen finishing fifth and Norris forced to retire.
The pair are close friends off-track yet Norris was fuming at Verstappen for “ruining his race” afterward, insisting the three-time world champion “moved under braking” more than once.
Full story below:
Max Verstappen reflects on crash with Lando Norris: ‘We already have too many rules’
British GP 2024 F1 weather forecast: Rain expected at Silverstone for qualifying
10:45 , Kieran Jackson
The British Grand Prix takes place this weekend the weather is set to be mixed over the three days of action at Silverstone.
After the rain came late on Friday – thus not impacting the two practice sessions – heavy rain is expected on Saturday at Silverstone.
The constant downpour is expected to last until 4pm, which could play havoc with qualifying later at Silverstone. The weather is, however, expected to clear up heading into the evening.
Full report below:
British Grand Prix weather F1 forecast as rain expected at Silverstone
Driver Standings ahead of the British Grand Prix:
10:38 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen – 237 points
2. Lando Norris – 156 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 150 points
4. Carlos Sainz – 135 points
5. Sergio Perez – 118 points
6. Oscar Piastri – 112 points
7. George Russell – 111 points
8. Lewis Hamilton – 85 points
9. Fernando Alonso – 41 points
10. Yuki Tsunoda – 19 points
11. Lance Stroll – 17 points
12. Nico Hulkenberg – 14 points
13. Daniel Ricciardo – 11 points
14. Oliver Bearman – 6 points
15. Pierre Gasly – 5 points
16. Kevin Magnussen – 5 points
17. Esteban Ocon – 3 points
18. Alex Albon – 2 points
19. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points
20. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points
21. Logan Sargeant – 0 points
What is the British Grand Prix?
10:34 , Kieran Jackson
(All times BST)
Saturday 6 July
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Free practice 3: 11:30am
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Qualifying: 3pm
Sunday 7 July
F1 British Grand Prix qualifying!
10:33 , Kieran Jackson
Good morning and welcome to qualifying at the British Grand Prix!
Weather update at Silverstone? It’s wet. Very wet.
The F3 race this morning has been delayed – what that means for third practice at 11:30am (BST)? We’re not yet sure…
McLaren boss condemns Red Bull behaviour ahead of British GP: ‘We’ve seen a lack of respect’
Friday 5 July 2024 18:12 , Kieran Jackson
McLaren boss Zak Brown came out firing on Friday at Silverstone and accused Red Bull of a “lack of respect” after Max Verstappen’s collision with Lando Norris last weekend.
The two drivers, who are good friends off track, were vying for the lead before both sustained punctures during a collision. Verstappen finished fifth after receiving a 10-second time penalty but Norris was forced to retire due to irreparable damage.
Norris was fastest in both practice sessions at an overcast Silverstone circuit on Friday as he targets a dream victory at his home race following his inaugural F1 win in Miami two months ago.
Full piece below:
McLaren boss condemns Red Bull behaviour: ‘We’ve seen a lack of respect’
FP2 results in full:
Friday 5 July 2024 17:21 , Kieran Jackson
A beaming Lando Norris after practice today!
Friday 5 July 2024 17:21 , Kieran Jackson
Lando Norris fastest in FP2!
Friday 5 July 2024 17:09 , Kieran Jackson
Norris stays top for the second half of the session and the Brit is the man to beat having finished top in both practice sessions!
And in FP2, he has team-mate Oscar Piastri up alongside him!
Sergio Perez was third-fastest at the end of a session which concluded just as the rain came down at Silverstone… and now it’s pouring!
Still a McLaren one-two at the top!
Friday 5 July 2024 16:49 , Kieran Jackson
Norris and Piastri’s table-topping times still stand as most of the grid switch to long-runs on the hard tyre.
Sergio Perez, who needs a good session, up to P3 – four-tenths off Norris – with Nico Hulkenberg in fourth and Charles Leclerc fifth!
6-10: Hamilton, Verstappen, Sainz, Stroll, Russell
10 mins to go…
Lando Norris goes top as Max Verstappen slides wide!
Friday 5 July 2024 16:32 , Kieran Jackson
Halfway through the session and here come the McLarens!
Lando Norris top with a 1:26:549, three-tenths quicker than team-mate Oscar Piastri in second! Suddenly, Max Verstappen is down in sixth.
3-10: Hulkenberg, Leclerc, Hamilton, Verstappen, Sainz, Stroll, Russell, Perez
Verstappen sets soft tyre benchmark!
Friday 5 July 2024 16:26 , Kieran Jackson
Red Bull go early, putting their main man on soft tyres before anyone else – and Verstappen sets a new benchmark of 1:27:233!
Lance Stroll – second in FP1 – is second again early on with Valtteri Bottas third, 0.148 secs off the pace!
4-10: Alonso, Russell, Albon, Zhou, Hamilton, Norris, Sargeant
Over 35 minutes left in the session though…
Max Verstappen quickest early on!
Friday 5 July 2024 16:16 , Kieran Jackson
By more than two-tenths, Verstappen is top of the standings with a 1:27:831 – Charles Leclerc is second with Lewis Hamilton in third.
4-10: Sainz, Norris, Russell, Piastri, Tsunoda, Perez, Alonso
That’s all on the medium tyres thus far, though some are switching to softs now..
FP2 at Silvestone!
Friday 5 July 2024 15:58 , Kieran Jackson
It’s time for second practice at Silverstone!
Can Lando Norris back up his excellent display earlier with another quick time at the top of the leaderboard? Or will Max Verstappen and Red Bull respond?
Martin Brundle has his say on Norris/Verstappen:
Friday 5 July 2024 15:54 , Kieran Jackson
Driver Standings ahead of the British Grand Prix:
Friday 5 July 2024 15:52 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen – 237 points
2. Lando Norris – 156 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 150 points
4. Carlos Sainz – 135 points
5. Sergio Perez – 118 points
6. Oscar Piastri – 112 points
7. George Russell – 111 points
8. Lewis Hamilton – 85 points
9. Fernando Alonso – 41 points
10. Yuki Tsunoda – 19 points
11. Lance Stroll – 17 points
12. Nico Hulkenberg – 14 points
13. Daniel Ricciardo – 11 points
14. Oliver Bearman – 6 points
15. Pierre Gasly – 5 points
16. Kevin Magnussen – 5 points
17. Esteban Ocon – 3 points
18. Alex Albon – 2 points
19. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points
20. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points
21. Logan Sargeant – 0 points
British GP 2024 F1 weather forecast: Rain expected at Silverstone after Friday practice
Friday 5 July 2024 15:43 , Kieran Jackson
The British Grand Prix starts on Friday and the weather is set to be mixed over the three days of action at Silverstone.
On practice day on Friday, it is set to be overcast after rain early in the morning. Both sessions, at 12:30pm and 4pm, are set to pass without rain, though a heavy downpour is expected at around 6pm, so those camping at the circuit should take cover.
Full forecast below:
British Grand Prix weather F1 forecast as rain expected at Silverstone
Head of UK motorsport says he would not support F1 race on the streets of London
Friday 5 July 2024 15:29 , Kieran Jackson
The head of UK motorsport has said he will not support a Formula One race on the streets of London.
The F1 calendar has continued to expand in recent years, with a round on the Las Vegas strip added last season, while a street race in Madrid is also due to make its debut in 2026.
But speaking ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Motorsport UK chairman David Richards cast significant doubt over whether a race in the capital would ever take off.
Head of UK motorsport says he would not support F1 race on the streets of London
Ollie Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat next year as fourth British driver on 2025 grid
Friday 5 July 2024 15:13 , Kieran Jackson
British teenager Ollie Bearman has signed a “dream” contract to join Haas F1 team next year on a multi-year deal.
The 19-year-old, hailing from Chelmsford in Essex, will become the fourth full-time British driver on the grid in 2025 alongside Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris. He will make his debut in Australia in March.
Bearman, who is racing full-time in F2 this year alongside his duties as a reserve for Ferrari and Haas, impressed when called up to make his F1 debut for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia in March, finishing seventh having replaced the ill Carlos Sainz.
Ollie Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat next year as fourth British driver on 2025 grid
Constructors’ Championship ahead of the British GP:
Friday 5 July 2024 14:58 , Kieran Jackson
1. Red Bull – 355 points
2. Ferrari – 291 points
3. McLaren – 268 points
4. Mercedes – 196 points
5. Aston Martin – 58 points
6. RB – 30 points
7. Haas – 19 points
8. Alpine – 9 points
9. Williams – 2 points
10. Sauber – 0 point
Lando Norris fastest in first practice for British Grand Prix
Friday 5 July 2024 14:44 , Kieran Jackson
Lando Norris bounced back from his collision with Max Verstappen to put his McLaren at the summit of Friday’s practice order for the British Grand Prix.
Norris, who on Thursday retracted his demand for Verstappen to apologise following their coming together in Austria last weekend, finished 0.134 seconds clear of Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll.
Oscar Piastri was third in the other McLaren before he broke down in the closing minutes. Piastri, 0.211 sec behind Norris, was able to limp back to the pits.
Full report below:
Lando Norris fastest in first practice for British Grand Prix
British Grand Prix odds!
Friday 5 July 2024 14:29 , Kieran Jackson
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Max Verstappen – 4/7
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Lando Norris – 5/2
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Oscar Piastri – 14/1
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George Russell – 16/1
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Lewis Hamilton – 18/1
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Charles Leclerc – 25/1
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Carlos Sainz – 33/1
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Sergio Perez – 50/1
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Nico Hulkenberg – 250/1
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Kevin Magnussen – 250/1
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Alex Albon – 500/1
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Daniel Ricciardo – 500/1
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Esteban Ocon – 500/1
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Fernando Alonso – 500/1
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Guanyu Zhou – 500/1
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Lance Stroll – 500/1
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Logan Sargeant – 500/1
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Pierre Gasly – 500/1
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Valterri Bottas – 500/1
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Yuki Tsunoda – 500/1
Odds provided by BonusCodeBets
Another close shave for Lando with a Red Bull!
Friday 5 July 2024 14:14 , Kieran Jackson
Christian Horner:
Friday 5 July 2024 13:56 , Kieran Jackson
“We’re all racers, wheel to wheel is what it’s all about. Last year was a unicorn year. The value of a win which is hard-fought feels much more rewarding.”
British GP 2024 F1 weather forecast: Rain expected at Silverstone after Friday practice
Friday 5 July 2024 13:19 , Kieran Jackson
The British Grand Prix starts on Friday and the weather is set to be mixed over the three days of action at Silverstone.
On practice day on Friday, it is set to be overcast after rain early in the morning. Both sessions, at 12:30pm and 4pm, are set to pass without rain, though a heavy downpour is expected at around 6pm, so those camping at the circuit should take cover.
Full forecast below:
British Grand Prix weather F1 forecast as rain expected at Silverstone
Max Verstappen reflects on crash with Lando Norris: ‘We already have too many rules’
Friday 5 July 2024 12:18 , Kieran Jackson
Max Verstappen insists nothing he did in his incident with Lando Norris in Austria was “over the top” with tensions between the two drivers having cooled.
Verstappen and Norris collided on lap 64 of the 71-lap Austrian Grand Prix while vying for the lead last Sunday. Both sustained punctures, with Verstappen finishing fifth and Norris forced to retire.
The pair are close friends off-track yet Norris was fuming at Verstappen for “ruining his race” afterward, insisting the three-time world champion “moved under braking” more than once.
Full story below:
Max Verstappen reflects on crash with Lando Norris: ‘We already have too many rules’
Christian Horner backs Max Verstappen in Lando Norris squabble: ‘He’s not going to change’
Friday 5 July 2024 12:05 , Kieran Jackson
Red Bull boss Christian Horner insists Lando Norris must learn how to race Max Verstappen after their collision at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Verstappen and Norris came together on lap 64 of the race at the Red Bull Ring when vying for the lead. Both drivers sustained punctures, allowing George Russell to capitalise and claim victory for Mercedes.
Norris and McLaren team principal Andrea Stella were angry afterward, stating three-time F1 world champion Verstappen consistently broke the rules by moving in the braking zone during a few tussles late in the race.
Full piece below:
Horner backs Verstappen in Norris squabble: ‘He’s not going to change’
Driver Standings ahead of the British Grand Prix:
Friday 5 July 2024 11:55 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen – 237 points
2. Lando Norris – 156 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 150 points
4. Carlos Sainz – 135 points
5. Sergio Perez – 118 points
6. Oscar Piastri – 112 points
7. George Russell – 111 points
8. Lewis Hamilton – 85 points
9. Fernando Alonso – 41 points
10. Yuki Tsunoda – 19 points
11. Lance Stroll – 17 points
12. Nico Hulkenberg – 14 points
13. Daniel Ricciardo – 11 points
14. Oliver Bearman – 6 points
15. Pierre Gasly – 5 points
16. Kevin Magnussen – 5 points
17. Esteban Ocon – 3 points
18. Alex Albon – 2 points
19. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points
20. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points
21. Logan Sargeant – 0 points
Start times for the British Grand Prix:
Friday 5 July 2024 11:44 , Kieran Jackson
(All times BST)
Friday 5 July
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Free practice 1: 12:30pm
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Free practice 2: 4pm
Saturday 6 July
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Free practice 3: 11:30am
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Qualifying: 3pm
Sunday 7 July
Leclerc already tempting talk about 2025!
Friday 5 July 2024 11:27 , Kieran Jackson
“I wanted to text Lewis to let them meet!” 📱
Is there a Leo Leclerc x Roscoe Hamilton meet-up on the cards this weekend?! 🐾 pic.twitter.com/rMDXrqE4a7
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) July 4, 2024
Lewis Hamilton, eight-time winner of the British GP:
Friday 5 July 2024 10:58 , Kieran Jackson
Kimi Antonelli: Who is Mercedes teen tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton on F1 grid in 2025?
Friday 5 July 2024 10:44 , Kieran Jackson
Kimi Antonelli – the teenager tipped as a potential replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year – is one of the highest-rated prospects in motorsport right now.
The Italian driver is racing in Formula 2 in 2024, having skipped F3, for Prema Racing alongside British teen and Ferrari reserve Ollie Bearman.
Antonelli, 17, is on Mercedes’ books and was signed on to their junior programme at 11 years of age. In the years since, he has won numerous karting and single-seater competitions, which has thrust him into the spotlight at such a young age.
But who is Antonelli?
Kimi Antonelli: Who is Mercedes teen tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton in 2025?
Max Verstappen reflects on crash with Lando Norris: ‘We already have too many rules’
Friday 5 July 2024 10:02 , Kieran Jackson
Max Verstappen insists nothing he did in his incident with Lando Norris in Austria was “over the top” with tensions between the two drivers having cooled.
Verstappen and Norris collided on lap 64 of the 71-lap Austrian Grand Prix while vying for the lead last Sunday. Both sustained punctures, with Verstappen finishing fifth and Norris forced to retire.
The pair are close friends off-track yet Norris was fuming at Verstappen for “ruining his race” afterward, insisting the three-time world champion “moved under braking” more than once.
Full story below:
Max Verstappen reflects on crash with Lando Norris: ‘We already have too many rules’
Driver Standings ahead of the British Grand Prix:
Friday 5 July 2024 09:55 , Kieran Jackson
1. Max Verstappen – 237 points
2. Lando Norris – 156 points
3. Charles Leclerc – 150 points
4. Carlos Sainz – 135 points
5. Sergio Perez – 118 points
6. Oscar Piastri – 112 points
7. George Russell – 111 points
8. Lewis Hamilton – 85 points
9. Fernando Alonso – 41 points
10. Yuki Tsunoda – 19 points
11. Lance Stroll – 17 points
12. Nico Hulkenberg – 14 points
13. Daniel Ricciardo – 11 points
14. Oliver Bearman – 6 points
15. Pierre Gasly – 5 points
16. Kevin Magnussen – 5 points
17. Esteban Ocon – 3 points
18. Alex Albon – 2 points
19. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points
20. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points
21. Logan Sargeant – 0 points
Start times for the British Grand Prix:
Friday 5 July 2024 09:52 , Kieran Jackson
(All times BST)
Friday 5 July
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Free practice 1: 12:30pm
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Free practice 2: 4pm
Saturday 6 July
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Free practice 3: 11:30am
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Qualifying: 3pm
Sunday 7 July
F1 British Grand Prix LIVE: Practice schedule, times, updates and results from Silverstone
Friday 5 July 2024 09:50 , Kieran Jackson
Good morning and welcome to the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone!
After the dramatic end to last week’s Formula 1 action in Austria, we wait to see what the fallout on track… how will Lando Norris and Max Verstappen compete this weekend? And what about Mercedes after their first win in 18 months last year!
It’s practice day today – FP1 at 12:30pm with FP2 at 4pm! (BST).
Ollie Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat next year as fourth British driver on 2025 grid
Friday 5 July 2024 09:59 , Kieran Jackson
British teenager Ollie Bearman has signed a “dream” contract to join Haas F1 team next year on a multi-year deal.
The 19-year-old, hailing from Chelmsford in Essex, will become the fourth full-time British driver on the grid in 2025 alongside Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris. He will make his debut in Australia in March.
Bearman, who is racing full-time in F2 this year alongside his duties as a reserve for Ferrari and Haas, impressed when called up to make his F1 debut for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia in March, finishing seventh having replaced the ill Carlos Sainz.
Ollie Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat next year as fourth British driver on 2025 grid
How can I watch it online and on TV?
Friday 5 July 2024 09:56 , Kieran Jackson
The British Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and free-to-air Channel 4 in the United Kingdom – and ESPN in the United States. Sky’s and Channel 4’s coverage of Sunday’s race starts at 1:30pm (BST).
You can watch Channel 4’s coverage of the British Grand Prix for free via their website.
Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action at Silverstone on the Sky Go app. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
