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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri admitted Ferrari’s pace caught their eye in Friday practice at Silverstone, marking the Scuderia as a real threat to McLaren’s F1 British Grand Prix ambitions.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both acknowledged Ferrari’s impressive pace during Friday practice at Silverstone, highlighting the team as a serious threat to McLaren’s ambitions at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. Norris, despite leading FP2, cautioned that Ferrari could strike back in qualifying, with Piastri emphasizing the Scuderia’s performance in both short and long runs. Although Lewis Hamilton set the early pace in FP1, Norris reclaimed the top spot in FP2, but Ferrari remained close behind, led by Charles Leclerc. McLaren, dominant in Austria, faces a formidable challenge from Ferrari this weekend, with both drivers acknowledging the competition. Norris targets a strong qualifying at Silverstone to please the passionate fans in the Lando grandstand, aiming for his first win at his home Grand Prix after finishing third last year. Piastri, on the other hand, looks to maintain his championship lead by aiming for victory and staying competitive against the strong Ferrari team.
