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

New-look liveries, softer Pirelli tyres, and brand new drivers took to the track for the opening practice session at the British Grand Prix, as Arvid Lindblad made his Formula 1 debut, hopping into the RB21 in place of Yuki Tsunoda, and Paul Aron was in action for Sauber having been loaned out for two FP1 sessions by Alpine.

Lewis Hamilton sets pace in first practice to aid hopes of ending podium drought - Hamilton has a remarkable history at his home race, winning a record nine times at Silverstone including victory in the rain last year.

Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen has been warned off a rumoured team switch from Red Bull to Mercedes by none other than ex-Silver Arrows star Lewis Hamilton. All F1 teams on the 2025 grid are preparing for a significant tyre allocation change at this weekend's British Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton was asked about the rumors linking Max Verstappen with Mercedes and took a trip down memory lane.

Max Verstappen would be joining an "amazing" team in Mercedes, but leave behind an "exceptional" Red Bull in the process.

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton raised hopes of more British Grand Prix heroics with the fastest lap in first practice on Friday while 17-year-old Arvid Lindblad looked strong in his debut session for Red Bull.

Lewis Hamilton topped the first practice for his home Formula One British Grand Prix on Friday ahead of fellow British driver Lando Norris. The Ferrari man clocked 1 minute 26.