Lewis Hamilton Back on Top as Max Verstappen Suffers Embarrassment a….read more
Lewis Hamilton delivered a commanding performance in front of his home crowd, storming to the top of the timesheets during Friday’s opening practice session at Silverstone, setting the stage for what could be a sensational weekend for the Ferrari driver.
Clocking a fastest lap of 1:26.892, Hamilton edged out McLaren’s Lando Norris by just 0.023 seconds, reigniting hope for a potential British GP triumph. Oscar Piastri followed closely behind, making it a tight three-way battle at the top.
However, it was a disastrous session for reigning world champion Max Verstappen, who could only manage 10th place, finishing over half a second slower than Hamilton. Verstappen’s Red Bull looked completely off pace, with the Dutchman visibly frustrated, labelling the car “unmanageable” over team radio.
The surprise slump has left fans and pundits stunned, especially as Verstappen found himself behind both Racing Bulls drivers—an embarrassment for the championship leader just days ahead of Sunday’s main event.
With qualifying scheduled for Saturday, all eyes are now on whether Hamilton can convert this early dominance into pole position—and whether Verstappen can claw his way back from a shocking Friday showing.
