The energy at Silverstone was unmistakable as Norris tops FP2 at Silverstone during the 2025 British Grand Prix weekend. Racing on home soil, Lando Norris delivered a stunning lap in front of an electric crowd, sending a message to Ferrari, Red Bull, and the rest of the grid.
Home Hero Shines Bright at British GP
Lando Norris gave McLaren fans plenty to cheer about. With an incredible lap of 1:25.816, he surged ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. It wasn’t just the time that impressed—it was the control, consistency, and confidence that came with it.
FP1 may have belonged to Hamilton, but FP2 clearly belonged to Norris. His purple sectors across the board turned Silverstone into a sea of orange support.
Tight Field Battles Behind the Leader
Behind Norris, Ferrari looked strong once again. Leclerc clocked in at 1:26.038, just over two tenths behind. Hamilton followed closely, despite backing off on his first flyer on softs, and eventually secured third place.
Oscar Piastri added to McLaren’s momentum, finishing fourth and less than half a second from his teammate. Verstappen’s Red Bull struggled with understeer, limiting him to fifth in the order.
Competitive Midfield and Aston Martin Surge
Further down the timesheets, Mercedes’ young star Kimi Antonelli continued to impress with a solid sixth place. Lance Stroll made the most of his upgraded Aston Martin to finish seventh—splitting the Mercedes drivers as Russell landed in eighth.
Racing Bulls looked sharp, with Hadjar and Lawson securing spots in the top ten. The session remained clean and drama-free, giving teams valuable long-run data in the final third.
Changing Conditions and Strategic Focus
Wind played its part mid-session, unsettling Carlos Sainz’s Williams at Luffield. Though he recovered well, it showed how small factors could still shape the weekend.
With qualifying simulations completed and attention turning toward race pace, the question now shifts: can Norris convert practice dominance into a true home victory?
Summary
Norris made his intent loud and clear—Silverstone is his turf this weekend. With strong pace, clean execution, and home crowd energy, McLaren looks ready to battle Ferrari and Red Bull under race pressure. The 2025 British Grand Prix is shaping up to be a showdown worth watching.
Disclaimer: Driver results and team performances are based on official timing sheets from the FP2 session and are subject to change as the race weekend progresses.
Source: FIA
