The British Grand Prix weekend kicked off with an electrifying first practice session at Silverstone, where Lando Norris of McLaren set the pace with a fastest lap time of 1:27.420. This performance marks a strong comeback for Norris following his collision with Max Verstappen at the Austrian Grand Prix last week.Norris’s time was 0.134 seconds faster than Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll in second place, and 0.309 seconds ahead of Verstappen, who finished fourth. The reigning world champion, currently leading Norris by 81 points in the championship, was running on medium tires during the session.The practice session was not without incident. Yuki Tsunoda of Racing Bulls caused a red flag and a 10-minute interruption after losing control of his car early in the session. Additionally, Oscar Piastri, who finished third, faced a potential hydraulic issue towards the end of the session.The British Grand Prix also saw the debut of several young drivers. Franco Colapinto, a 21-year-old Argentine, made his Formula 1 debut driving for Williams. Oliver Bearman, who has been confirmed for a Formula 1 seat with Haas in 2025, participated in the session, finishing 14th.Despite the recent tension between Norris and Verstappen following their collision in Austria, both drivers have expressed a desire to move past the incident. Verstappen stated, “I don’t want to ruin the friendship,” while Norris admitted to being frustrated and emotional after the race.As the British Grand Prix weekend continues, all eyes will be on Norris and Verstappen to see if their on-track rivalry will intensify, and whether McLaren can maintain their strong pace against Red Bull and other top teams.
Key points
- Lando Norris sets fastest time in first practice session at British Grand Prix, outpacing Max Verstappen.
- Young drivers Franco Colapinto and Oliver Bearman make their Formula 1 debuts.
- Norris and Verstappen attempt to move past their recent collision at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Contradictions👾While most sources report Norris finishing first and Verstappen fourth, one source mentions Oscar Piastri finishing third, which contradicts other reports of Lance Stroll finishing second.
