The 2025 Formula 1 season reaches its midpoint with the arrival of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. This highly anticipated event promises excitement as the championship battle intensifies.
Driver Outlooks
Fresh off a victory in Austria, Lando Norris arrives at his home race in Silverstone with a strong chance for his first British GP win. He aims to further close the 15-point gap to current championship leader Oscar Piastri. The McLaren teammates battled intensely in Austria, with Norris emerging victorious. He now seeks back-to-back wins for the first time this season.
Max Verstappen trails Piastri by 63 points following an incident with Kimi Antonelli on the opening lap of the previous race. He will need a significant performance turnaround at Silverstone to revive his title aspirations.
All eyes will also be on Lewis Hamilton as he competes in his first British Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver, a year after his memorable win here. Hamilton holds a remarkable streak of 12 consecutive podium finishes at Silverstone and will look to continue this run, securing his first podium with Ferrari in the process.
George Russell has faced unfortunate luck at his home circuit, with his best result being fifth in 2023. He hopes Mercedes can recapture the victorious form they showed in Canada.
The Silverstone Circuit
The 3.661-mile Silverstone circuit is a favourite among drivers due to its challenging high-speed corners, such as Copse, Maggotts, Becketts, and Stowe. It also offers ample overtaking opportunities along the Wellington and Hanger Straights, with chances even in `The Loop` early in the lap.
Silverstone holds historical significance as the host of the first-ever F1 World Championship event in 1950 and has remained a staple on the Formula 1 calendar since.
Weather Forecast
As is often the case with the British Grand Prix, rain is in the forecast. Current predictions suggest showers could affect qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday. Temperatures are expected to drop to around 22°C from Wednesday onwards, though Friday`s practice sessions are anticipated to be dry.
Full Schedule (UK Times)
2:00 PM: Drivers` Press Conference
6:00 PM: The F1 Show Special
8:45 AM: F3 Practice
9:55 AM: F2 Practice
12:00 PM: British GP Practice One (session starts at 12:30 PM)
1:55 PM: F3 Qualifying
2:50 PM: F2 Qualifying
3:35 PM: British GP Practice Two (session starts at 4:00 PM)
5:15 PM: The F1 Show
9:10 AM: F3 Sprint
11:15 AM: British GP Practice Three (session starts at 11:30 AM)
1:10 PM: F2 Sprint
2:15 PM: British GP Qualifying build-up
3:00 PM: BRITISH GP QUALIFYING
4:55 PM: F4 Race 1
5:40 PM: Ted`s Qualifying Notebook
8:15 AM: F4 Race 2
9:25 AM: F3 Feature Race
11:00 AM: F2 Feature Race
1:30 PM: Grand Prix Sunday: British GP build-up
3:00 PM: THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX
5:00 PM: Chequered Flag: British GP reaction
6:00 PM: Ted`s Notebook
How to Watch in the UK & Ireland
For Sky subscribers, comprehensive coverage is available on Sky Sports F1 from Friday`s first practice session through to the main race on Sunday, July 6, at 3:00 PM. If you have a Sky box, you can also watch all the F1 track action for free on Sky Showcase.
Alternatively, Sky customers can use the Sky Sports app to watch, including the option to view from any driver`s onboard camera.
If you do not subscribe to Sky, you can stream the event using a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass. Live coverage of the weekend is also available through a dedicated F1 live blog. Free highlights will be available on the Sky Sports app shortly after the race concludes.
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The next event in the 2025 Formula 1 season is the highly anticipated British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Catch all the action live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Showcase, with coverage running from Thursday to Sunday`s main race at 3:00 PM. Stream Sky Sports content easily with NOW, offering flexible, no-contract access.
