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The opening practice sessions of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone have concluded, with McLaren and Mercedes emerging as the standout performers. Lando Norris topped the timesheets in both FP1 and FP2, while Lewis Hamilton and George Russell also displayed strong form for the Silver Arrows. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished fifth, but the team still has work to do to catch up with the leaders. Aston Martin, AlphaTauri, and Williams also had promising showings, setting the stage for a thrilling weekend of Formula 1 action.

Ahead of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc has conceded that Ferrari is struggling to keep up with the top contenders, citing the team’s ongoing issues with bouncing and inability to optimize their upgraded car. Leclerc and teammate Sainz admit McLaren has set the benchmark for the weekend, as Ferrari focuses on analyzing data and making necessary adjustments to stay competitive.

Mercedes Formula 1 Team Principal Toto Wolff has confirmed discussions with Alpine regarding a potential power unit supply deal for the 2026 season, amid rumors that Alpine plans to discontinue its Viry F1 power unit operation. This development could have significant implications for the future of Formula 1’s power unit landscape.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has expressed his disappointment with Red Bull’s alleged encouragement of an aggressive driving style in Formula 1, following the collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris at the Austrian Grand Prix. Brown believes that teams have a responsibility to guide their drivers on acceptable on-track behavior, and that the FIA should improve its stewarding system to ensure greater consistency and enforcement of regulations.