5 issues to look out for at British Grand Prix
Spherical 12 of the 2025 Method 1 season arrives at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix from 4-6 July.
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton was quickest within the opening session on Friday, with Lando Norris topping the second hour for McLaren.
Briton Norris is 15 factors behind championship chief Oscar Piastri on the high of the drivers’ championship following his win in Austria final week.
Sunday’s race begins at 15:00 BST.
Session begin instances and BBC protection
Final yr’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone noticed a crowd of 164,000
Commentary of the race will likely be obtainable on BBC Radio 5 Stay, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport web site and app and most good audio system.
Be certain to obtain the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and opinions each race of the season.
All instances BST
Saturday, 5 July
Third follow: 11:30-12:30 (Sports activities Further 2, BBC Sounds and good audio system)
Qualifying: 15:00-16:00 (Sports activities Further 2, BBC Sounds and good audio system)
Sunday 6 July
Race: 15:00 (BBC Radio 5 Stay, BBC Sounds and good audio system)
What’s Silverstone climate forecast?
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The forecast is now predicting dry circumstances for Saturday’s qualifying and Sunday’s 52-lap race.
As an alternative of rain, the combat for pole place is about to be overcast, altering to sunny intervals by early night with a excessive of 22C.
For the grand prix, the climate will likely be a lot the identical, if barely cooler and with an opportunity of rain each earlier than and after the race.
F1 confirms 2026 pre-season testing dates
Automobiles below the brand new 2026 guidelines will likely be smaller, nimbler and extra environmentally pleasant
Method 1 has introduced three pre-season assessments earlier than the 2026 marketing campaign begins in Australia from 6-8 March.
The primary five-day check will likely be held behind closed doorways on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain between 26-30 January.
The Bahrain Worldwide Circuit in Bahrain then hosts the ultimate two classes, that are three days lengthy, from 11-13 and 18-20 February.
In the meantime, subsequent season’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix will happen on Saturday, 26 September with qualifying on Friday to accommodate a nationwide day.
