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Leclerc Tops Silverstone Final Practice While Piastri Retains Championship Lead

Championship leader Oscar Piastri heads into qualifying fifteen points clear of teammate Lando Norris, with practice sessions showcasing pace from Mercedes, McLaren, Ferrari.

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Overview

  • Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap in final practice with a 1:25.498, narrowly edging out Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
  • Lewis Hamilton led the opening session for Ferrari with a best time of 1:26.892, marking his first practice top spot of the season.
  • Lando Norris was fastest in second practice, underlining McLaren’s strong form alongside teammate Piastri.
  • Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad made his debut in FP1 at age 17 after securing special FIA dispensation.
  • Silverstone’s high-speed Maggots and Becketts complex and DRS zones at turns six and fifteen remain key factors as the championship reaches its midpoint.