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Hamilton Tops First Practice at Silverstone as Piastri Holds 15-Point Lead

His 1m26.892s performance signaled potential Ferrari momentum on one of F1’s fastest circuits at the season midpoint.

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Overview

  • Hamilton’s 1m26.892s lap in FP1 edged Lando Norris by 0.023 seconds, marking his first practice lead of the season in a Ferrari.
  • Oscar Piastri heads into the British Grand Prix with a 15-point advantage in the drivers’ standings.
  • Piastri anticipates Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari to challenge McLaren’s front-running pace at Silverstone.
  • Lando Norris aims for a long-sought home victory, buoyed by his dedicated “Landostand” of home supporters.
  • Teams will refine setups ahead of qualifying on Saturday, focusing on Silverstone’s 5.891 km, 18-turn layout that demands high-speed precision through Maggots and Becketts.