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Updated · Planet F1 · Jul 4Silverstone Stages 17-Lap British GP Sprint for 8 Points
3 articles · Updated · Planet F1 · Jul 4Summary
- Silverstone hosts Saturday’s 17-lap British Grand Prix Sprint, with the short-format race returning to the circuit for the first time in four years.
- The session began at 12:00 local race time, and the winner can take the maximum eight points on offer.
- Silverstone was the first venue to stage an F1 Sprint when the format debuted in 2021, giving this year’s race added significance.
- Mercedes enters as the team to beat after George Russell won the Sprint races in China and Canada, while Lando Norris took P1 in Miami.
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