Did you catch the opening session of the 2025 FIA Formula 1 British Grand Prix? It certainly delivered some exciting moments! Our very own home hero, Lewis Hamilton, truly dominated the first practice session. He set the fastest time, just ahead of Lando Norris. The British Grand Prix Practice promises a thrilling weekend for all racing fans.
Hamilton’s Early Pace at Silverstone
Nine-time Silverstone winner Hamilton quickly hovered near the top of the order. He posted an initial time of 1:29.161. Lando Norris quickly surpassed him. Then, George Russell, another local favorite, took his Medium-shod Mercedes to 1:28.570. Hamilton swiftly moved back to the top with a 1:28.380s lap. Russell then reclaimed P1 at 1:29.971, keeping things interesting.
Mid-Session Drama and Rising Stars
Pierre Gasly had a nerve-wracking moment during the session. The Frenchman spun his Alpine A535 at the high-speed Copse corner. Fortunately, he managed to stay on track. This incident resulted in severely flat-spotted tyres. As the session progressed, Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar surprised everyone. He took over at the top with a 1m27.502 lap.
The Soft Tyre Charge
The field soon began to switch to Soft compound tyres. With the C4 Pirellis on board, Oscar Piastri initially took the top spot. Charles Leclerc then went even quicker. He posted a time of 1:27.095s. Piastri improved his time once more. However, Lando Norris proved even faster. He took P1 with a 1:26.915 lap.
Hamilton Reclaims the Top Spot
Lewis Hamilton found even more pace on the red-banded tyre. He delivered a stunning lap. The Ferrari driver then stole back P1. His final time was an impressive 1m 26.892s. This cemented his position at the very top. It was a fantastic demonstration of skill and speed. Fans surely enjoyed every moment of this display.
Key Performance Metrics Revealed
Let’s talk numbers! Lewis Hamilton’s fastest lap was 1:26.892, with an average speed of 244.068 km/h. Lando Norris followed closely with 1:26.915, reaching 244.003 km/h. Oscar Piastri recorded a 1:27.042 lap at 243.647 km/h. Charles Leclerc’s best was 1:27.095, hitting 243.499 km/h. George Russell completed his quickest lap at 1:27.163, averaging 243.309 km/h. These speeds highlight the incredible engineering.
The Top Contenders and New Faces
Behind Hamilton, Norris, and Piastri, Charles Leclerc held onto fourth place. George Russell followed in fifth position. Isack Hadjar was sixth. Williams’ Alex Albon secured seventh. Liam Lawson and Kimi Antonelli completed the top nine. After a quieter session, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen rounded out the top ten. Aston Martin pair Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll were just outside.
Rookie Talent on Display
FIA Formula 2 regular and Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad impressed everyone. He took 13th place in his first FP1 outing. Lindblad drove Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull Racing RB21. He finished ahead of Williams’ Carlos Sainz. Haas’ Esteban Ocon and Alpine’s Franco Colapinto also competed. Behind Colapinto, rookie Paul Aron took P17 for Kick Sauber. Haas’ Ollie Bearman and Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto also participated. Gasly finished 19th.
Looking Ahead to Race Weekend
This first practice session sets the stage perfectly for the rest of the British Grand Prix weekend. Hamilton’s speed indicates strong form for Ferrari. McLaren and Mercedes also show promising pace. The competition looks incredibly tight. We can expect even more excitement in qualifying and the main race. Every team will be pushing hard.
Summary
Lewis Hamilton put on a strong showing in the first practice session for the 2025 FIA Formula 1 British Grand Prix. He secured the fastest lap ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, setting the tone for an intense weekend of racing. The session saw impressive performances from established stars and promising rookies, all battling for crucial track time.
Disclaimer: All results and timings are provisional and subject to official confirmation from the FIA.
2025 FIA Formula 1 British Grand Prix – Free Practice 1 Results
| Pos | Driver | Car |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 5 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 7 | Alexander Albon | Williams |
| 8 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 9 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 10 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 11 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 12 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 14 | Arvid Lindblad | Red Bull |
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 16 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
| 17 | Paul Aron | Sauber |
| 18 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 19 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 20 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber |
Source: FIA
