Friday’s two observe periods on the Formulation 1 British Grand Prix noticed a well-recognized orange coloration 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 12 months 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 observe of Ferrari’s tempo after the session.
“Basically the Ferraris have been very, very fast at this time and so they shall be tomorrow,” Norris stated to the official F1 channel after the second observe session. “So I believe we’ve a bit of labor to do, to be sincere.
“It appeared perhaps a bit ‘too good’ at this time. Ferrari all the time catch up into [FP3] like they did final weekend. So I’d say I’m happy with at this time, however nothing to be too proud about simply but.”
“[Ferrari] appeared good, each within the qualifying runs and the longer runs as nicely,” stated Piastri. “So I believe they’re within the battle this weekend which is fascinating to see.”
Ferrari introduced an upgraded flooring for the SF-25 to final week’s Austrian Grand Prix, which paid rapid 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 power heading into the weekend.
“As we speak went fairly nicely, the sensation within the cockpit was good, however we nonetheless have some work to do on the automotive,” stated 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 take pleasure in driving on this monitor and I look ahead to tomorrow.”
On the opposite facet of the storage, Hamilton was moderately 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 monitor at Silverstone in a Ferrari for the primary time,” added Hamilton. “The automotive felt good in each periods, though 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 earth 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 solution to the weekend. We’ll see if that development continues, or if the Scuderia can construct on at this time’s momentum and ship a robust efficiency on the British Grand Prix.
