The British Grand Prix weekend is upon us, marking the halfway stage of what has been an exciting 2025 Formula 1 season.
Following his victory at the recent Austrian Grand Prix, Lando Norris is now aiming for his first win on home soil at Silverstone. This is also an opportunity for him to close the 15-point gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri.
The McLaren teammates had a thrilling battle in Austria, with Norris ultimately coming out on top. He is now looking to secure consecutive race wins for the first time in a single season.
However, Max Verstappen will start the race from pole position, ahead of both McLarens, after setting a superb qualifying lap on Saturday.
Verstappen is currently 63 points behind Piastri in the drivers` championship standings. Starting from pole is crucial for him to have a realistic chance of narrowing the gap and reviving his title challenge.
A major point of interest will be Lewis Hamilton`s first appearance at his home Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver, a year after his memorable victory here. Hamilton holds a remarkable streak of 12 consecutive podium finishes at Silverstone. If he can continue this run, it would also mark his first podium finish with Ferrari.
Meanwhile, George Russell has often faced bad luck at Silverstone, with his best result being fifth place in 2023. He will be hoping Mercedes can recapture the strong form they showed when winning in Canada.
For viewers in the UK and Ireland, the entire Silverstone weekend can be watched live on Sky Sports F1. If you have a Sky box, all F1 on-track sessions will also be available for free on Sky Showcase.
Silverstone Circuit Details
The 3.661-mile Silverstone circuit is a favourite among drivers, known for its challenging high-speed corners such as Copse, Maggotts, Becketts, and Stowe.
The track also offers significant overtaking zones, particularly on the Wellington and Hanger Straights, with further opportunities in `The Loop` section early in the lap.
Historically, Silverstone holds a special place in F1 history, having hosted the very first F1 World Championship event in 1950. It has remained a central fixture on the F1 calendar almost continuously since then.
British GP Weather Forecast
A British Grand Prix weekend often includes the chance of rain, and the current weather forecast for Sunday`s race suggests showers are possible.
Following a heatwave earlier in the week, temperatures at Silverstone are expected to be cooler on Sunday, ranging from around 20°C to 22°C.
British GP UK Start Time and Schedule (Sunday)
Below is the schedule for Sunday`s action at Silverstone (all times UK):
- 8:15 am: F4 Race 2
- 9:25 am: F3 Feature Race
- 11:00 am: F2 Feature Race
- 1:30 pm: Grand Prix Sunday: British GP build-up (also on Sky Sports Main Event)
- 3:00 pm: THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX (also on Sky Sports Main Event)
- 5:00 pm: Chequered Flag: British GP reaction (also on Sky Sports Main Event)
- 6:00 pm: Ted`s Notebook (also on Sky Sports Main Event)
How to Watch in the UK and Ireland
Viewers with Sky can watch live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday`s practice sessions through to Sunday`s main race at 3:00 pm. Sky customers can also use the Sky Sports app, offering features like onboard cameras with any driver.
For those without Sky, the action can be streamed instantly with a NOW Day or Month membership. NOW is a streaming service providing access to all Sky Sports channels without a contract, allowing cancellation at any time. You can stream via the NOW app across numerous devices.
Live coverage of the race weekend is also available through dedicated F1 blogs, and free highlights are typically available on the Sky Sports app shortly after the race finishes.
The next event on the 2025 Formula 1 calendar is the highly anticipated British Grand Prix at Silverstone, with comprehensive live coverage from Thursday through to Sunday`s race at 3 pm on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Showcase. Stream Sky Sports with NOW for a flexible viewing option.
Marcus Prine