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The 2025 British Grand Prix is set to roar into action today, Sunday, July 6, at the iconic Silverstone Circuit. The grid is now finalized following a dramatic Saturday qualifying session and the application of grid penalties that have reshuffled some key starting positions.
Verstappen Grabs Pole Ahead of McLaren Rivals
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen delivered a stunning performance in Saturday’s qualifying to clinch his 44th career pole position. The Red Bull driver edged out McLaren duo Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, denying a fairytale front-row lockout for the British home crowd. Piastri will line up second, while Norris, a fan favorite at Silverstone, starts third.
George Russell, flying the flag for Mercedes, secured fourth position, just ahead of fellow Briton Lewis Hamilton, who now drives for Ferrari. Hamilton, a record eight-time British GP winner, starts from fifth place and remains a serious threat for the win given his strong record at this track.
Bearman Hit With Heavy Grid Drop After Pit-Lane Incident
However, not all British drivers had a smooth weekend. Rookie sensation Oliver Bearman, who originally qualified in eighth place, has suffered a major setback. The Haas driver was slapped with a 10-place grid penalty after crashing into the pit entry during a red flag period in final practice (FP3). The stewards deemed his actions as driving dangerously under red flag conditions.
As a result, Bearman will now start the race from 18th place—a massive blow considering his impressive qualifying pace. This penalty has opened the door for others like Pierre Gasly and Carlos Sainz to move up the grid.
Antonelli Also Penalized Ahead of Race
Mercedes’ teenage star Kimi Antonelli will also drop three places on the grid due to a penalty that carried over from the Austrian Grand Prix. Antonelli was unable to serve the grid drop in Austria after crashing out on the opening lap. With this applied at Silverstone, he now starts in 10th instead of 7th.
2025 British Grand Prix Starting Grid (with Penalties Applied)
Here is the updated and confirmed starting grid after all penalties have been applied:
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 6 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 7 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 8 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 10 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes (*) |
| 11 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull |
| 12 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 13 | Alex Albon | Williams |
| 14 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 15 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 16 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber |
| 17 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 18 | Oliver Bearman | Haas (**) |
| 19 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber |
| 20 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
Notes:
() Antonelli has a 3-place grid penalty carried from the Austrian GP.
(**) Bearman has a 10-place penalty for unsafe driving during FP3.*
With Verstappen and Piastri occupying the front row and three British drivers in the top five, today’s race is poised to be a thrilling spectacle in front of a passionate home crowd.
Race Start Time Around the World
The race at Silverstone begins at 3:00 PM local time (BST). Below is a list of global start times to help fans tune in from their region:
| Location | Time |
|---|---|
| UK (BST) | 3:00 PM Sunday |
| Central Europe (CEST) | 4:00 PM Sunday |
| USA (EDT) | 10:00 AM Sunday |
| USA (CDT) | 9:00 AM Sunday |
| USA (PDT) | 7:00 AM Sunday |
| Australia (AEST) | 12:00 AM Monday |
| Australia (AWST) | 10:00 PM Sunday |
| Australia (ACST) | 11:30 PM Sunday |
| Mexico (CST) | 8:00 AM Sunday |
| Japan (JST) | 11:00 PM Sunday |
| South Africa (SAST) | 4:00 PM Sunday |
| Egypt (EEST) | 5:00 PM Sunday |
| China (CST) | 10:00 PM Sunday |
| India (IST) | 7:30 PM Sunday |
| Brazil (BRT) | 11:00 AM Sunday |
| Singapore (SGT) | 10:00 PM Sunday |
| Turkey (EEST) | 5:00 PM Sunday |
| Saudi Arabia (AST) | 5:00 PM Sunday |
| UAE (GST) | 6:00 PM Sunday |
Where to Watch the British GP Live
The 2025 British Grand Prix will be broadcast live in numerous countries across various platforms. Here’s a look at where you can catch all the action:
| Region/Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
| UK | Sky Sports, Channel 4 (Free-to-Air) |
| USA | ESPN, ESPN Deportes |
| Italy | Sky Italia |
| Netherlands | Viaplay, Viaplay Xtra |
| China | CCTV, Tencent, Shanghai TV |
| Japan | Fuji TV, DAZN |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Kayo, Network Ten |
| Spain | DAZN F1, Mediaset |
| Canada | CTV, RDS, TSN, Noovo |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland |
| France | Canal+ |
| Belgium | RTBF, Play Sports, Telenet |
| Luxembourg | RTL.lu |
| Mexico | Fox Sports Mexico |
| Singapore | beIN SPORTS |
| Hungary | M4 (MTVA) |
| Brazil | Bandeirantes, Bandsports |
| Austria | ORF, Servus TV |
| Middle East/Turkey | beIN SPORTS |
| Africa | SuperSport |
| Latin America | ESPN |
In the UK, Channel 4 will once again offer comprehensive coverage of the race weekend, including all live sessions and build-up programming, completely free of charge—a treat for fans without pay-TV subscriptions.
With a packed Silverstone crowd, multiple British drivers near the front, and championship stakes on the line, the 2025 British Grand Prix is shaping up to be one of the most exciting races of the season
