P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hill quickest ahead of Pearson in Silverstone BTCC FP1
During the 40-minute practice session, the BMW driver set the fastest lap time of 57.622s while running with his teammate Colin Turkington. The EXCELR8 Hyundai’s Pearson came in second behind Hill. Hill still has a chance to win the BTCC drivers’ title, but he would need to overcome a 62-point deficit to Ash Sutton. The Power Maxed Racing duo of Taylor-Smith and Doble had a strong start, setting the third and fourth fastest times. Turkington finished in fifth place, followed by Sutton in sixth. Sutton currently has a 42-point lead in the championship. Ingram, the reigning champion, was ninth quickest in FP1. Butcher rounded up the top ten practice order.
Source: Crash
