Formula 1 returns this weekend for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, featuring a sprint race on Saturday. Several British drivers and Red Bull's recent upgrades are among the main points of interest. The event follows a chaotic Austrian Grand Prix won by George Russell.
The Silverstone weekend offers a single practice session before the sprint, adding to the challenge of setup adjustments on the unpredictable track.
George Russell arrives after his Austria victory, seeking his first Silverstone podium to build momentum against Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. Lando Norris, the 2025 winner, and Lewis Hamilton, with nine prior Silverstone wins, also compete on home soil.
Red Bull will test its upgrade package further after finishing second with Max Verstappen in Austria. Nico Hulkenberg aims for his first points of the season at the site of his 2025 podium.
Speculation around driver contracts, including Verstappen's future beyond 2026, is expected to intensify during the event.
