One of Formula 1's most iconic races, the British Grand Prix celebrates 100 years at Silverstone this weekend.
Lewis Hamilton is looking for a record extending TENTH win at the circuit, his nine in Northamptonshire is already more than any other race has been won by a single driver.
His compatriot and former teammate comes into this one with the momentum though, having won in Austria to climb back above Hamilton and into second in the F1 World Drivers' Championship.
The Briton is now just 40 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who finished third in Austria last time out.
Expect fans to turn out in their thousands in fine voice, to cheer on Hamilton, Russell, Lando Norris, Oliver Bearman and Arvid Lindblad at their home grand prix.
Weekend Schedule & Timings
Race Start Time
The British Grand Prix is due to start at 15:00 (BST) on Sunday 5th July, with Martin Brundle's grid walk and the formation lap shortly before it.
Grand Prix Qualifying Start Time
Qualifying for the British Grand Prix will take place at 16:00 BST on Saturday 4th July.
Sprint Race Start Time
Silverstone is one of the circuits hosting a sprint race on this year's calendar, and it is set to get underway at 12:00 (BST) on Saturday 4th July.
Sprint Qualifying Start Time
Sprint qualifying in Northamptonshire will begin at 16:30 on Friday 3rd July.
Practice Start Times
With it being a sprint weekend, there is just one practice session scheduled, at 12:30 on Friday 3rd July.
How to Watch and TV Channel
Sky Sports is the home of F1 in the UK, and the British Grand Prix weekend in its entirety is being broadcast live on their dedicated channel, Sky Sports F1.
Channel 4 will also be showing every session at Silverstone for free. from practice to the race itself.
Live streaming and on-demand viewing will be available via the Channel 4 app and the Sky Sports app, where viewers will have the option of going onboard with any of the drivers.
Who won the British Grand Prix last year?
2025 British Grand Prix Podium
- Lando Norris - McLaren (1:37:15.735)
- Oscar Piastri - McLaren (+6.812s)
- Nico Hulkenberg - Sauber (+34.742s)
Weather
The weather looks as though it may play ball at Silverstone this weekend, a nice change from the usual unpredictability.
The forecast currently predicts bright sunshine all weekend with a maximum of 10% chance of rain.
Daytime temperatures will be around 26-27°C.
