Friday’s two follow classes on the Formulation 1 British Grand Prix noticed a well-recognized orange shade 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 word of Ferrari’s tempo after the session.
“Normally the Ferraris have been very, very fast right now and so they shall be tomorrow,” Norris stated to the official F1 channel after the second follow session. “So I feel we have now a bit of labor to do, to be sincere.
“It appeared possibly a bit ‘too good’ right now. Ferrari all the time catch up into (FP3) like they did final weekend. So I’d say I’m happy with right now, however nothing to be too proud about simply but.”
“(Ferrari) appeared good, each within the qualifying runs and the longer runs as properly,” stated Piastri. “So I feel they’re within the struggle this weekend which is attention-grabbing to see.”
Ferrari introduced an upgraded ground for the SF-25 to final week’s Austrian Grand Prix, which paid speedy dividends for the staff. 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 power heading into the weekend.
“Immediately went fairly properly, the sensation within the cockpit was good, however we nonetheless have some work to do on the automotive,” stated Leclerc within the staff’s media report.
“In our qualifying trim, we nonetheless appear to be a bit on the again foot, whereas we’re extra relaxed with our race tempo. I actually get pleasure from driving on this observe and I stay up for tomorrow.”
On the opposite aspect of the storage, Hamilton was quite 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 very thrilling day. Fairly unbelievable to be out on observe at Silverstone in a Ferrari for the primary time,” added Hamilton. “The automotive felt good in each classes, although I hit some site visitors on my quickest lap in FP2, so there’s undoubtedly time to seek out. It’s all the time wonderful 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 option to the weekend. We’ll see if that development continues, or if the Scuderia can construct on right now’s momentum and ship a robust efficiency on the British Grand Prix.
