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British GP FP1: Hamilton Tops McLaren in Scorching Silverstone Session

Lewis Hamilton leads FP1 at Silverstone, Ferrari ahead of McLaren in hot conditions

F1 British GP FP1: Hamilton Leads McLaren in Sizzling Silverstone Opener

The 2025 Formula 1 British Grand Prix weekend kicked off with a dramatic and sun-soaked Free Practice 1 (FP1) session at Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton thrilled home fans by topping the timesheets for Ferrari, narrowly edging out McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a session packed with energy, upgrades, and British pride.

Hamilton Sets the Pace at Home

Hamilton, now in his first British GP weekend as a Ferrari driver, posted a fastest lap of 1:26.892. This put him just 0.023 seconds ahead of Norris, with Piastri a further 0.150 seconds back. The session saw Hamilton display his trademark Silverstone mastery, delighting the packed grandstands with every lap.

Top 10 FP1 Results at Silverstone

PositionDriverTeamTimeGap
1Lewis HamiltonFerrari1:26.892
2Lando NorrisMcLaren1:26.915+0.023s
3Oscar PiastriMcLaren1:27.042+0.150s
4Charles LeclercFerrari1:27.095+0.203s
5George RussellMercedes1:27.163+0.271s
6Isack HadjarRacing Bulls1:27.217+0.325s
7Alex AlbonWilliams1:27.304+0.412s
8Liam LawsonRacing Bulls1:27.351+0.459s
9Kimi AntonelliMercedes1:27.367+0.475s
10Max VerstappenRed Bull1:27.432+0.540s

McLaren Shines with Chrome and Pace

McLaren debuted a striking chrome livery for their home race, and both Norris and Piastri delivered strong performances. Norris, fresh off a win in Austria, was quickest early on and finished just behind Hamilton. Piastri, the championship leader, slotted into third, continuing his consistent run at the front.

British Drivers Dominate Headlines

Hot Track, High Stakes

The session was run in warm conditions, with track temperatures pushing tire performance to the limit. Teams used the opportunity to test new upgrades—McLaren’s revised floor and Aston Martin’s latest aero package among the highlight.

What’s Next at Silverstone?

Key Takeaways

Stay tuned for more updates as the 2025 F1 British Grand Prix weekend unfolds at Silverstone!

F1 British GP FP1 delivers excitement, drama, and hope for British fans as Hamilton leads the charge at Silverstone.

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