F1 live updates and build-up from Silverstone as Russell starts on pole alongside Lewis Hamilton
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Formula One returns to the home of British motor racing this weekend as Silverstone hosts the British Grand Prix.
George Russell was a shock winner last time out in Austria as the Mercedes driver capitalised on a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris late on in the race. Norris was fuming with Verstappen afterwards, setting their rivalry up nicely for Norris’ home race this weekend.
Verstappen leads the world championship by 81 points to Norris going into the British GP, a race he won last year. Russell, despite his victory, is still down in seventh. Lewis Hamilton is an eight-time winner at Silverstone and has finished on the podium in the last two years. Having not won since December 2021, the seven-time F1 world champion would love nothing more than to return to the top of the podium in front of a crowd who adore him.
Russell is on pole position for the race at Silverstone, leading a British top-three with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton second on the grid and Lando Norris third.
Follow live updates from the British Grand Prix with The Independent
Start time and how can I watch the British Grand Prix?
(All times BST)
Sunday 7 July
- Race: 3pm
The British Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and free-to-air Channel 4 in the United Kingdom - and ESPN in the United States. Sky’s and Channel 4’s coverage of Sunday’s race starts at 1:30pm (BST).
You can watch Channel 4’s coverage of the British Grand Prix for free via their website.
Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action at Silverstone on the Sky Go app. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
Kieran Jackson7 July 2024 11:00
F1 British Grand Prix!
Good morning! After what was a super Saturday for British sport, how the heads this morning?
After England’s penalty shoot-out win at Euro 2024, it’s time for the Brits on the racetrack to do the business in front of the home crowd at Silverstone!
George Russell starts on pole alongside Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton, with Lando Norris in third!
We’ll have all the build-up to the race, with lights out at 3pm (BST)!
Kieran Jackson7 July 2024 10:58
George Russell claims pole as sensational British trio break 56-year streak at Silverstone qualifying
Kieran Jackson at Silverstone
In conditions more reminiscent of the dark days of November than the start of summer in July, the leading trio of British drivers thrived at Silverstone on Saturday afternoon. A qualifying session which started in drizzling rain ended in George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris storming to the top of the timesheets in the dry, leaving world championship leader Max Verstappen trailing in their wake.
Needless to say, the 100,000-plus British crowd – ponchos aplenty – were left delighted in the grandstands. It is the first time since 1968 that three British drivers have filled the top three places on the grid.
Russell, a week on from his second F1 win in Austria, sealed top spot with his most prestigious pole position to date, usurping eight-time British Grand Prix winner Hamilton by 0.141 seconds. It represented a Mercedes front-row lockout; a throwback to the glory years before Verstappen and Red Bull dominated the sport.
Full report below:
Russell claims pole as sensational British trio break 56-year streak at Silverstone
Russell, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris thrive amid wet and cold conditions at the British Grand Prix
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 18:24
Max Verstappen on his qualifying session:
"The floor was in a really really bad state" 😕
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) July 6, 2024
Max Verstappen on the mistake during a frantic Q1 that caused damage to his RB20 🔊 pic.twitter.com/UZRE2I0XA9
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 17:22
What is the starting grid?
1. George Russell
2. Lewis Hamilton
3. Lando Norris
4. Max Verstappen
5. Oscar Piastri
6. Nico Hulkenberg
7. Carlos Sainz
8. Lance Stroll
9. Alex Albon
10. Fernando Alonso
11. Charles Leclerc
12. Logan Sargeant
13. Yuki Tsunoda
14. Zhou Guanyu
15. Daniel Ricciardo
16. Valtteri Bottas
17. Kevin Magnussen
18. Esteban Ocon
19. Sergio Perez
20. Pierre Gasly
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:59
George Russell after claiming pole:
“What a feeling! At the start of the year, we couldn’t dream of being pole here.
“The car at the moment is feeling so so good, came alive in quali. Riding this wave tomorrow, buzzing, we’ve got a race to win - it’s going to be tight with Lando, Max as well, but so excited right now.
“I don’t think Silverstone could have dreamt of the three Brits in the front-three, we can’t wait for the race tomorrow.”
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:42
Lewis Hamilton after qualifying P2:
“Big thanks to this incredible crowd. Three Brits in the top-three is incredible. We didn’t expect to be front row this weekend but this is huge for our team, everyone here really deserves this.
“The care felt great. I think ultimately there was still time left on the table which George was able to find but I feel confident about the car for tomorrow, with the conditions we have we can keep Lando behind.”
"We definitely didn't expect to be front row this weekend, but this is huge for us" 🥺❤
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) July 6, 2024
Lewis Hamilton on qualifying P2 for the British Grand Prix 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/mnOoIhEJ23
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:33
Lando Norris after qualifying third:
“I’m happy with P3, three Brits in the top three is pretty cool here. Good laps by George and Lewis.
“I want the rain again tomorrow, I’m excited! Bring the fight to George and Lewis. We’re going to have some good battles!”
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:26
TOP-10 IN QUALIFYING FOR BRITISH GP:
1. George Russell - 1:25:819
2. Lewis Hamilton - +0.141
3. Lando Norris - +0.211
4. Max Verstappen - +0.384
5. Oscar Piastri - +0.418
6. Nico Hulkenberg - +0.519
7. Carlos Sainz - +0.690
8. Lance Stroll - +0.766
9. Alex Albon - +0.821
10. Fernando Alonso - +1.098
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:20
George Russell:
“Yes. Nice one team. Race win tomorrow!”
F1 live updates and build-up from Silverstone as Russell starts on pole alongside Lewis Hamilton
Formula One returns to the home of British motor racing this weekend as Silverstone hosts the British Grand Prix.
George Russell was a shock winner last time out in Austria as the Mercedes driver capitalised on a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris late on in the race. Norris was fuming with Verstappen afterwards, setting their rivalry up nicely for Norris’ home race this weekend.
Verstappen leads the world championship by 81 points to Norris going into the British GP, a race he won last year. Russell, despite his victory, is still down in seventh. Lewis Hamilton is an eight-time winner at Silverstone and has finished on the podium in the last two years. Having not won since December 2021, the seven-time F1 world champion would love nothing more than to return to the top of the podium in front of a crowd who adore him.
Russell is on pole position for the race at Silverstone, leading a British top-three with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton second on the grid and Lando Norris third.
Follow live updates from the British Grand Prix with The Independent
George Russell on pole position for the British Grand Prix!
It’s a Mercedes one-two at Silverstone - and Toto Wolff is delighted!
Hamilton goes quicker to take pole for a matter of seconds - before Russell beats his team by 0.171 seconds!
Lando Norris is third for an all-British top-three!
4-10: Verstappen, Piastri, Hulkenberg, Sainz, Stroll, Albon, Alonso
Verstappen made a mistake on the loop in his final lap...
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:12
Who will be on pole?
Not since 1968 have we had three British drivers start in the top-three on the grid...
3:00 to go..
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 16:05
Driver Standings ahead of the British Grand Prix:
1. Max Verstappen - 237 points
2. Lando Norris - 156 points
3. Charles Leclerc - 150 points
4. Carlos Sainz - 135 points
5. Sergio Perez - 118 points
6. Oscar Piastri - 112 points
7. George Russell - 111 points
8. Lewis Hamilton - 85 points
9. Fernando Alonso - 41 points
10. Yuki Tsunoda - 19 points
11. Lance Stroll - 17 points
12. Nico Hulkenberg - 14 points
13. Daniel Ricciardo - 11 points
14. Oliver Bearman - 6 points
15. Pierre Gasly - 5 points
16. Kevin Magnussen - 5 points
17. Esteban Ocon - 3 points
18. Alex Albon - 2 points
19. Zhou Guanyu - 0 points
20. Valtteri Bottas - 0 points
21. Logan Sargeant - 0 points
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 14:36
Head of UK motorsport says he would not support F1 race on the streets of London
The head of UK motorsport has said he will not support a Formula One race on the streets of London.
The F1 calendar has continued to expand in recent years, with a round on the Las Vegas strip added last season, while a street race in Madrid is also due to make its debut in 2026.
But speaking ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Motorsport UK chairman David Richards cast significant doubt over whether a race in the capital would ever take off.
Head of UK motorsport says he would not support F1 race on the streets of London
The F1 calendar has continued to expand in recent years, with a round on the Las Vegas strip added last season.
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 14:29
Kimi Antonelli: Who is Mercedes teen tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton on F1 grid in 2025
Kimi Antonelli – the teenager tipped as a potential replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year – is one of the highest-rated prospects in motorsport right now.
The Italian driver is racing in Formula 2 in 2024, having skipped F3, for Prema Racing alongside British teen and Ferrari reserve Ollie Bearman.
Antonelli, 17, is on Mercedes’ books and was signed on to their junior programme at 11 years of age. In the years since, he has won numerous karting and single-seater competitions, which has thrust him into the spotlight at such a young age.
But who is Antonelli?
Antonelli, the highly-rated young Italian making his debut in F2 in 2024, is anticipated to make the step up to Formula 1, whether that be with Williams or Mercedes
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 14:05
McLaren boss condemns Red Bull behaviour ahead of British GP: ‘We’ve seen a lack of respect’
McLaren boss Zak Brown came out firing on Friday at Silverstone and accused Red Bull of a “lack of respect” after Max Verstappen’s collision with Lando Norris last weekend.
The two drivers, who are good friends off track, were vying for the lead before both sustained punctures during a collision. Verstappen finished fifth after receiving a 10-second time penalty but Norris was forced to retire due to irreparable damage.
Norris was fastest in both practice sessions at an overcast Silverstone circuit on Friday as he targets a dream victory at his home race following his inaugural F1 win in Miami two months ago.
Full piece below:
Zak Brown was speaking at Silverstone following Max Verstappen and Lando Norris’ collision in Austria
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 13:15
Ollie Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat next year as fourth British driver on 2025 grid
British teenager Ollie Bearman has signed a “dream” contract to join Haas F1 team next year on a multi-year deal.
The 19-year-old, hailing from Chelmsford in Essex, will become the fourth full-time British driver on the grid in 2025 alongside Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris. He will make his debut in Australia in March.
Bearman, who is racing full-time in F2 this year alongside his duties as a reserve for Ferrari and Haas, impressed when called up to make his F1 debut for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia in March, finishing seventh having replaced the ill Carlos Sainz.
Ollie Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat next year as fourth British driver on 2025 grid
The Ferrari teenager has been rewarded with a full-time drive after a stellar F1 debut in March
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 11:12
Max Verstappen reflects on crash with Lando Norris: ‘We already have too many rules’
Max Verstappen insists nothing he did in his incident with Lando Norris in Austria was “over the top” with tensions between the two drivers having cooled.
Verstappen and Norris collided on lap 64 of the 71-lap Austrian Grand Prix while vying for the lead last Sunday. Both sustained punctures, with Verstappen finishing fifth and Norris forced to retire.
The pair are close friends off-track yet Norris was fuming at Verstappen for “ruining his race” afterward, insisting the three-time world champion “moved under braking” more than once.
Full story below:
Max Verstappen reflects on crash with Lando Norris: ‘We already have too many rules’
The Red Bull driver, who has an 81-point lead, was speaking ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix
Kieran Jackson6 July 2024 11:00
Ollie Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat next year as fourth British driver on 2025 grid
British teenager Ollie Bearman has signed a “dream” contract to join Haas F1 team next year on a multi-year deal.
The 19-year-old, hailing from Chelmsford in Essex, will become the fourth full-time British driver on the grid in 2025 alongside Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris. He will make his debut in Australia in March.
Bearman, who is racing full-time in F2 this year alongside his duties as a reserve for Ferrari and Haas, impressed when called up to make his F1 debut for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia in March, finishing seventh having replaced the ill Carlos Sainz.
Ollie Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat next year as fourth British driver on 2025 grid
The Ferrari teenager has been rewarded with a full-time drive after a stellar F1 debut in March
Kieran Jackson5 July 2024 15:13
Christian Horner backs Max Verstappen in Lando Norris squabble: ‘He’s not going to change’
Red Bull boss Christian Horner insists Lando Norris must learn how to race Max Verstappen after their collision at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Verstappen and Norris came together on lap 64 of the race at the Red Bull Ring when vying for the lead. Both drivers sustained punctures, allowing George Russell to capitalise and claim victory for Mercedes.
Norris and McLaren team principal Andrea Stella were angry afterward, stating three-time F1 world champion Verstappen consistently broke the rules by moving in the braking zone during a few tussles late in the race.
Full piece below:
The Red Bull team principal defended his star driver after his dramatic collision with Norris in Austria
F1 live updates and build-up from Silverstone as Russell starts on pole alongside Lewis Hamilton
Formula One returns to the home of British motor racing this weekend as Silverstone hosts the British Grand Prix.
George Russell was a shock winner last time out in Austria as the Mercedes driver capitalised on a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris late on in the race. Norris was fuming with Verstappen afterwards, setting their rivalry up nicely for Norris’ home race this weekend.
Verstappen leads the world championship by 81 points to Norris going into the British GP, a race he won last year. Russell, despite his victory, is still down in seventh. Lewis Hamilton is an eight-time winner at Silverstone and has finished on the podium in the last two years. Having not won since December 2021, the seven-time F1 world champion would love nothing more than to return to the top of the podium in front of a crowd who adore him.
Russell is on pole position for the race at Silverstone, leading a British top-three with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton second on the grid and Lando Norris third.
Follow live updates from the British Grand Prix with The Independent
Ollie Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat next year as fourth British driver on 2025 grid
British teenager Ollie Bearman has signed a “dream” contract to join Haas F1 team next year on a multi-year deal.
The 19-year-old, hailing from Chelmsford in Essex, will become the fourth full-time British driver on the grid in 2025 alongside Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris. He will make his debut in Australia in March.
Bearman, who is racing full-time in F2 this year alongside his duties as a reserve for Ferrari and Haas, impressed when called up to make his F1 debut for Ferrari in Saudi Arabia in March, finishing seventh having replaced the ill Carlos Sainz.
Ollie Bearman seals ‘dream’ F1 seat next year as fourth British driver on 2025 grid
The Ferrari teenager has been rewarded with a full-time drive after a stellar F1 debut in March