F1 2025 British Grand Prix: Official Starting Grid With Penalties App… read more
The official starting grid for the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone has been confirmed following the application of post-qualifying penalties. After an intense qualifying session on Saturday, a series of steward rulings and technical infractions have reshaped the lineup for Sunday’s race.
Max Verstappen will lead the field from pole position after a commanding performance, while several key rivals have been handed grid drops, altering the competitive landscape heading into Round 12 of the season.
Among the most notable penalties:
- Charles Leclerc has received a three-place grid drop for impeding another driver during Q2.
- Oscar Piastri will start further down the grid after incurring a five-place penalty for a gearbox change.
- Logan Sargeant has been demoted to the back of the grid due to exceeding his power unit component allocation.
Official Starting Grid (Top 10):
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
- Sergio Pérez (Red Bull Racing)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) [after penalty]
- Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) [after penalty]
The revised grid is expected to add unpredictability to the race, particularly with fast cars now starting out of position. Weather conditions are also forecast to play a key role, with a high chance of rain expected during the race window.
The British Grand Prix will begin at 15:00 local time on Sunday, with thousands of fans expected to attend at Silverstone Circuit. Live coverage will be broadcast globally.
