The home fans will be cheering on an all-British front three when the British Grand Prix gets underway at Silverstone this afternoon.
This has been billed as the latest episode of the brewing rivalry between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen which saw them collide in Austria last weekend, allowing George Russell to swoop in for a rare Mercedes win.
However it is Russell on pole position for tomorrow’s race after Mercedes claimed a one-two in qualifying with Norris third and Verstappen fourth.
Norris had laid down a marker in Friday practice with the quickest time in both sessions, accompanied in the top three by teammate Oscar Piastri on both occasions with Verstappen fourth then seventh.
Saturday practice provided a big hint at what was to come as Russell led Hamilton at the top of the timesheets and so it proved in qualifying, too.
Sergio Perez crashed out in Q1 and Charles Leclerc was left back in 11th to create a fascinating grid for what could be a wet grand prix.
When is the British Grand Prix?
The British Grand Prix will take place today, Sunday, July 7, 2024. The race start is scheduled for 3pm BST.
British Grand Prix grid positions
- George Russell - Mercedes
- Lewis Hamilton - Mercedes
- Lando Norris - McLaren
- Max Verstappen - Red Bull
- Oscar Piastri - McLaren
- Nico Hulkenberg - Haas
- Carlos Sainz - Ferrari
- Lance Stroll - Aston Martin
- Alex Albon - Williams
- Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin
- Charles Leclerc - Ferrari
- Logan Sargeant - Williams
- Yuki Tsunoda - RB
- Zhou Guanyu - Sauber
- Daniel Ricciardo - RB
- Valtteri Bottas - Sauber
- Kevin Magnussen - Haas
- Esteban Ocon - Alpine
- Sergio Perez - Red Bull
- Pierre Gasly - Alpine
How to watch the British Grand Prix
TV channel: In the UK, the British Grand Prix will be shown live on free-to-air network Channel 4 as well as Sky Sports F1, Main Event and Showcase.
Live stream: Sky subscribers can watch online via the Sky Go app with a free stream also available via the Channel 4 website and app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on race day via Standard Sport’s live blog!
British Grand Prix weather forecast
There is more than a 50 per cent chance of rain hitting during the race, and it could come and go meaning strategy will be tested to the full. Temperatures and winds should be mild.
