Renault, Ferrari and McLaren have all lodged their intent to appeal the leniency of the penalty handed out to Racing Point for their illegal brake ducts.
Pierre Gasly felt he was lacking pace and confidence in his AT01 in practice for the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix compared to seven days ago.
Nico Hülkenberg was happier behind the wheel of the RP20 on Friday than he was seven days previously having spent time learning about the car in Racing Point’s simulator in between races.
Sebastian Vettel’s Friday ended with an engine failure, but the more worrying concern for the German is the relative lack of pace Ferrari has at this point of the season compared to the front runners.
Daniel Ricciardo was an excellent third fastest on Friday afternoon despite feeling he left some time on the table during his quickest run.
Max Verstappen admits it would take something magical for Red Bull to take the fight to Mercedes this weekend at Silverstone.
McLaren focused much of Friday on understanding the new softer tyre compounds.
Hamilton goes fastest in the second practice session at Silverstone whilst an impressive performance from Ricciardo sees him finish third.
Bottas leads a Mercedes 1-2 at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone
After Renault’s protest is upheld by stewards, Racing Point lose 15 World Championship points and receive a heavy fine.
Sergio Pérez remains unavailable for Racing Point this weekend after another positive coronavirus test, meaning Nico Hülkenberg will continue in his place for the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
Former F1 winner Robert Kubica is set to drive for Alfa Romeo in practice for the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
Renault DP World F1 Team duo looking for a high scoring weekend at Silverstone.
Pirelli have announced the reasons behind Daniil Kvyat’s tyre failure during the British Grand Prix last Sunday.
Alexander Albon is hoping for better at Silverstone in this weekends 70th Anniversary Grand Prix than he achieved in last weeks British Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen is aiming to keep the pressure on Mercedes in this weekend’s 70th Anniversary Grand Prix, even though he admits Red Bull are not as strong as their rivals at this point of the season.
Mercedes have announced that Valtteri Bottas will continue racing for the team until at least the end of 2021.
