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Lando Norris completed a sweep of Friday practice at the British Grand Prix ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri on a complex conclusion to the first day of track action in Silverstone. While th…
Lando Norris topped the Friday practice session at the British Grand Prix, with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri following closely behind in a challenging day at Silverstone. The threat of heavy rain disrupted the session, causing teams to alter their strategies earlier than usual and making the lap times less representative of true pace. Norris set the fastest time of 1m26.549s, showcasing McLaren’s potential on the high-speed track. Sergio Perez surprised by finishing in fourth for Red Bull Racing, ahead of teammate Max Verstappen. Despite encountering issues, Charles Leclerc managed to secure a respectable position for Ferrari with a new Silverstone upgrade package. Lewis Hamilton led the way for Mercedes, followed closely by Verstappen and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz in eighth place. Fernando Alonso, Valtteri Bottas, and Alex Albon faced challenges, while Pierre Gasly dealt with floor damage and anticipates starting from the back of the grid in the race. Yuki Tsunoda finished in 16th place, leading a group that included Logan Sargeant, Zhou Guanyu, Daniel Ricciardo, and Kevin Magnussen.
