British GP is shaping up to be one of the season’s most eagerly anticipated weekends, as home heroes prepare for battle and the championship begins to tighten at the halfway mark.

Lewis Hamilton put in a strong showing in first practice for the British Grand Prix as he finished fastest for Ferrari.

The seven-time world champion, who holds the record for the most British GP wins, led both McLarens to top FP1

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said Max Verstappen still intends to stay with the team for next year despite speculation about a move to Mercedes which would shake up Formula 1

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has shared his concerns about Max Verstappen's potential move to the Mercedes F1 team, saying he would be a bigger threat than he is at Red Bull. George Russell recently admitted that his contract extension was on hold amid ongoing talks between Mercedes and Verstappen.