Formula 1 goes back to its roots. The racing series experienced its first Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1950. To this day, the majority of the teams are based in England, and for the British Grand Prix hundreds of thousands of fans come to the “Home of British Motor Racing” come.
The team around world champion Max Verstappen recently won six races in a row, five of them by the Dutchman himself. 46 points behind Charles Leclerc After the third round of the season, the defending champion has a lead of 49 points on his opponent in the Ferrari. teammate Sergio Perez is already 46 points behind. Verstappen seems to be on the right track to title number two. But team boss Christian Horner warns: “If you just look at the form, it will be a strong race for Ferrari. It will definitely be interesting.”
What can record winner Lewis Hamilton relay a message?
Eight times already triumphed Lewis Hamilton at his home game. In Silverstone the 37-year-old really pushes himself to the limit, letting himself be driven by the enthusiasm of the masses. Controversy arose last year when the Brit collided with Verstappen on the first lap. The Red Bull driver crashte, Hamilton won despite a time penalty.
This year, too, the Mercedes star will require special events. The Silver Arrows are only third force, last showed in Montréal but increasing trend. “That gave us courage, but we have to be careful. There’s still so much to do on the car.”said team boss Toto Wolff.
What awaits the German pilots?
Sebastian Vettel has a sense of tradition. in the Aston-Martina classic British brand, in Silverstone to shine would particularly please the Hessians. After the disappointment of Montréalwhen the rainy qualification robbed him of the chance of a strong result, the 34-year-old can count on good chances to score again this time.
With a good weekend in Canada, Mick Schumacher made the critics quieter for the time being. A defect destroyed the hope for the first points. Da Haas its technical updates for the car, it should be more difficult for Schumacher’s team this time.