Updated
Updated · Sky Sports · Jul 4
F1 Runs British GP Sprint and Qualifying at Silverstone as Q1 Opens in 25.3C Air
Updated
Updated · Sky Sports · Jul 4

F1 Runs British GP Sprint and Qualifying at Silverstone as Q1 Opens in 25.3C Air

3 articles · Updated · Sky Sports · Jul 4

Summary

  • Silverstone moved into Saturday’s key sessions with live coverage of the British Grand Prix Sprint and Qualifying, with Q1 already underway in the latest on-track action.
  • Qualifying began in dry but windier conditions than Friday, with air temperature at 25.3C and track temperature at 40.5C, and no rain expected.
  • Carlos Sainz and Lance Stroll were among the early drivers on track as the field started setting times in Q1.
  • Kimi Antonelli entered qualifying after winning the sprint race earlier Saturday, a result that extended his Formula 1 championship lead by 3 points.

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