Oldest Formula One World Championship race in the UK, staged at Silverstone since 1950.
George Russell clinches the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg, snapping a winless run and reducing Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead to 40 points. Mercedes dominates in a race highlighted by Verstappen’s late surge and Hamilton’s five-place finish, with upgrades from Red Bull influencing the field. The result reshapes the title race ahead of Silverstone.
Hamilton has clinched pole for the British Grand Prix sprint at Silverstone, narrowly beating Kimi Antonelli by 0.011s. Verstappen is third, Leclerc fourth; Norris and Piastri also feature. Hamilton celebrates home crowd as Ferrari defies expectations.
Verstappen has finished second in Austria and warns Silverstone may be difficult under the new engine regulations. He says battery recovery is limited, making the Silverstone layout hard to manage. Hamilton notes Red Bull’s progress with weight reductions and upgrades, suggesting the team will be a force in upcoming races.