Australia’s Formula 1 drivers’ championship leader Oscar Piastri starts tonight’s British Grand Prix second on the grid, holding a 15-point lead over his McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who will start third.
Defending world champion Max Verstappen, 61 points adrift of Piastri but still a chance of winning a fifth consecutive title, starts on pole position.
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Key Events
Starting grid ofr F1 British Grand Prix
- 1.Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing
- 2.Oscar Piastri, McLaren
- 3.Lando Norris, McLaren
- 4.George Russell, Mercedes
- 5.Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
- 6.Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
- 7.Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
- 8.Pierre Gasly, Alpine
- 9.Carlos Sainz, Williams
- 10.Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
- 11.Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull Racing
- 12.Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls
- 13.Alexander Albon, Williams
- 14.Esteban Ocon, Haas
- 15.Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls
- 16.Gabriel Bortoleto, Kick Sauber
- 17.Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
- 18.Oliver Bearman, Haas
- 19.Nico Hulkenberg, Kick Sauber
- 20.Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Silverstone weather forecast
There has been a lot of rain at Silverstone so far today.
The F3 race was ended early, and the F2 started in very wet conditions.
Good news for the Formula 1 drivers, conditions are improving.
But the MET Office says there is a 20 per cent chance of rain at 1500 BST, the start time for the grand prix.
F3 race called off early after heavy rain
It’s a beautiful summer’s day in England.
Silverstone was drenched with heavy rain during the morning, local time.
The rain was so severe in the Formula 3 feature race that the track was deemed unsafe on lap 15 of 22.
There were hopes of the drivers being able to get back out on track and finish the race, but ultimately, there was not enough time, in the view of the stewards.
A massive congratulations to Australian James Wharton who finished sixth — his best result in an F3 feature race.
Wharton won the sprint race in Austria last weekend.
When does the F1 British Grand Prix begin?
Here is when the Formula 1 British Grand Prix will begin in each of Australia’s states and territories.
- AEST: Monday, July 7, 12am: NSW, Vic, Qld, Tas, ACT
- ACST: Sunday, July 6, 11:30pm: South Australia and Northern Territory
- AWST: Sunday, July 6, 10pm: Western Australia.
Welcome to the ABC Sport Formula 1 live blog
Good evening, Australia.
Welcome back to ABC Sport’s live blog coverage of the 2025 Formula 1 championship.
F1 is at its spiritual home, Silverstone, for the British Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen is on pole position, with drivers’ championship leader Oscar Piastri starting second.
Lando Norris is third on the grid, while Mercedes driver George Russell and the Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton all could threaten a win today.
You can follow all the action tonight on the blog and join the conversation in the comment section.
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