Overview

• Frederic Vasseur resumed his role on Ferrari’s pit wall at Silverstone after missing the Austrian Grand Prix for personal reasons.
• Hamilton posted a 1’26"892 to lead the FP1 timesheets for the first time since joining Ferrari.
• He publicly challenged the team’s conservative Austrian strategy and insisted on unrestricted tactical choices.
• Hamilton has partnered with technical director Loïc Serra in early development sessions to embed his driving preferences into the 2026 chassis.
• Bookmakers offer around 20:1 odds on a Hamilton victory at Silverstone, reflecting skepticism despite his strong start to the weekend.