Friday’s two apply periods on the Formulation 1 British Grand Prix noticed a well-recognized orange coloration atop the timing sheets. After ending second in FP1 Lando Norris topped the desk in FP2, whereas teammate Oscar Piastri completed third within the first session and fourth within the second.
However proper behind them was some crimson, within the type of Ferrari’s duo of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton, whose emotional win at Silverstone a yr in the past was maybe probably the most memorable second of the 2024 F1 season, topped the timing sheets in FP1 and was third in FP2. As for Leclerc whereas he completed fourth within the early session, he was second behind solely Norris in FP2.
Each Norris and Piastri took be aware of Ferrari’s tempo after the session.
“Generally the Ferraris have been very, very fast at this time they usually shall be tomorrow,” Norris stated to the official F1 channel after the second apply session. “So I feel we’ve got a bit of labor to do, to be sincere.
“It regarded possibly a bit ‘too good’ at this time. Ferrari all the time catch up into [FP3] like they did final weekend. So I’d say I’m happy with at this time, however nothing to be too proud about simply but.”
“[Ferrari] regarded good, each within the qualifying runs and the longer runs as effectively,” stated Piastri. “So I feel they’re within the combat this weekend which is fascinating to see.”
Ferrari introduced an upgraded flooring for the SF-25 to final week’s Austrian Grand Prix, which paid instant dividends for the group. Leclerc completed third whereas Hamilton completed fourth, as they pulled forward of Mercedes by a single level within the Constructors’ Championship standings.
After the session, Leclerc recognized Ferrari’s race tempo as a energy heading into the weekend.
“In the present day went fairly effectively, the sensation within the cockpit was good, however we nonetheless have some work to do on the automotive,” stated Leclerc within the group’s media report.
“In our qualifying trim, we nonetheless appear to be a bit on the again foot, whereas we’re extra relaxed with our race tempo. I actually take pleasure in driving on this observe and I sit up for tomorrow.”
On the opposite aspect of the storage, Hamilton was moderately upbeat, each with the efficiency and the ambiance at Silverstone as he makes his British Grand Prix debut in Ferrari crimson.
“It’s been a very thrilling day. Fairly unimaginable to be out on observe at Silverstone in a Ferrari for the primary time,” added Hamilton. “The automotive felt good in each periods, though I hit some site visitors on my quickest lap in FP2, so there’s undoubtedly time to search out. It’s all the time superb to be again right here.
“That is the best circuit on the planet and undoubtedly my favorite. Nice to see so many individuals already right here on a Friday. The ambiance is simply unimaginable.”
At different races this season Ferrari began on the entrance, however light as Friday gave method to the weekend. We’ll see if that development continues, or if the Scuderia can construct on at this time’s momentum and ship a robust efficiency on the British Grand Prix.
