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Lewis Hamilton was fastest in the opening practice session at F1’s British GP, giving his home fans some hope that he might be able to maintain his impressive Silverstone podium streak
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in the first practice session at the British Grand Prix, raising hopes for his home fans that he might continue his strong performance streak at Silverstone. Despite expressing doubts about his podium chances, Hamilton was competitive, trading fastest times with his rivals in the session. This marked the first time Hamilton topped a practice session as a Ferrari driver, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri following closely behind. Red Bull struggled, with Max Verstappen only managing 10th, while drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso had notable moments on the track. The session saw a mix of results, setting the stage for an intriguing weekend of racing at the iconic Silverstone circuit.
