Friday’s two apply classes on the Components 1 British Grand Prix noticed a well-known orange colour atop the timing sheets. After ending second in FP1 Lando Norris topped the desk in FP2, whereas teammate Oscar Piastri completed third within the first session and fourth within the second.
However proper behind them was some pink, within the type of Ferrari’s duo of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton, whose emotional win at Silverstone a yr in the past was maybe essentially the most memorable second of the 2024 F1 season, topped the timing sheets in FP1 and was third in FP2. As for Leclerc whereas he completed fourth within the early session, he was second behind solely Norris in FP2.
Each Norris and Piastri took be aware of Ferrari’s tempo after the session.
“Usually the Ferraris have been very, very fast at present and so they shall be tomorrow,” Norris mentioned to the official F1 channel after the second apply session. “So I feel now we have a bit of labor to do, to be sincere.
“It seemed possibly a bit ‘too good’ at present. Ferrari at all times catch up into [FP3] like they did final weekend. So I’d say I’m happy with at present, however nothing to be too proud about simply but.”
“[Ferrari] seemed good, each within the qualifying runs and the longer runs as nicely,” mentioned Piastri. “So I feel they’re within the battle this weekend which is attention-grabbing to see.”
Ferrari introduced an upgraded flooring for the SF-25 to final week’s Austrian Grand Prix, which paid instant dividends for the workforce. Leclerc completed third whereas Hamilton completed fourth, as they pulled forward of Mercedes by a single level within the Constructors’ Championship standings.
After the session, Leclerc recognized Ferrari’s race tempo as a energy heading into the weekend.
“At present went fairly nicely, the sensation within the cockpit was good, however we nonetheless have some work to do on the automobile,” mentioned Leclerc within the workforce’s media report.
“In our qualifying trim, we nonetheless appear to be a bit on the again foot, whereas we’re extra comfy with our race tempo. I actually get pleasure from driving on this observe and I stay up for tomorrow.”
On the opposite facet of the storage, Hamilton was relatively upbeat, each with the efficiency and the environment at Silverstone as he makes his British Grand Prix debut in Ferrari pink.
“It’s been a extremely thrilling day. Fairly unbelievable to be out on observe at Silverstone in a Ferrari for the primary time,” added Hamilton. “The automobile felt good in each classes, regardless that I hit some site visitors on my quickest lap in FP2, so there’s undoubtedly time to seek out. It’s at all times superb to be again right here.
“That is the best circuit on the planet and undoubtedly my favorite. Nice to see so many individuals already right here on a Friday. The environment is simply unbelievable.”
At different races this season Ferrari began on the entrance, however light as Friday gave strategy to the weekend. We’ll see if that development continues, or if the Scuderia can construct on at present’s momentum and ship a robust efficiency on the British Grand Prix.
