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One week on from their clash in the closing stages of the Austrian GP, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris appear on course for another head-to-head at Silverstone. Mark Hughes looks at how it’s shaping after Friday practice
The battle between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris looks promising for the British Grand Prix, with practice sessions indicating a close fight between them. Norris topped the timesheets in the second session, while Verstappen faced challenges but remains a strong contender. Different team strategies in response to rain forecasts made direct comparisons tricky, with Red Bull focusing on single-lap performance and McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari taking a more conventional approach. The rain interrupted practice, allowing teams to conduct race stint simulations, revealing Norris’s McLaren as fastest on long runs. Power unit modes and downforce settings will continue to play a role in the competition as the weekend progresses.
