The engines are warming up at Silverstone as the Formula 1 cars take to the track for the second free practice session (FP2) of the British Grand Prix weekend. Follow the live report as the action unfolds on the historic Silverstone Circuit.
Formula 1 is back on track at Silverstone for FP2 of the 2025 British Grand Prix. After a promising result in Austria, where Scuderia Ferrari secured third and fourth places, the Italian team is eager to confirm its form and close the significant performance gap with the leading McLaren team.
On their home soil, the McLaren “papaya boys” remain the favourites. Lando Norris is determined to consolidate strong results to position himself firmly in the title fight alongside his talented teammate Oscar Piastri. However, Silverstone is also the home circuit for Lewis Hamilton, who last year won here driving for Mercedes. The seven-time Formula 1 World Champion will be doing everything in his power to stand on the podium in front of his passionate British fans—this time donning the iconic red Ferrari racing suit.
The FP2 session at the British Grand Prix is scheduled to begin live at 17:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST). Our live session coverage will start around 16:55 in the video below, providing real-time updates and detailed analysis.
F1, British Grand Prix 2025 Schedule
All practice sessions, qualifying rounds, and the Sunday race will be broadcast live on Sky Sports channel 207. For more detailed information regarding the full race weekend schedule, we invite readers to consult our dedicated article covering the official timings of the Grand Prix.
F1, British Grand Prix 2025: What Weather to Expect This Weekend?
What will the weather conditions be like during the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone? Forecasts indicate a classic British race weekend climate. The day will start sunny during the practice sessions, but cloud cover is expected to increase as the afternoon progresses, with cars running on dry track conditions. Light winds from the west-southwest are predicted. During FP1, temperatures were around 24°C, rising slightly to 25°C during FP2.
Qualifying day on Saturday may see an increased chance of rain, with cloudy skies in the morning and a maximum temperature around 23°C. On race day Sunday, there could be some precipitation, though currently, there is nothing alarming. Temperatures are expected to drop further, with a high of only 21°C, adding an extra challenge to teams and drivers.
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