FP2: Sainz tops afternoon practice, Hamilton impresses with second place at Silverstone
F1 Grand Prix, GP United Kingdom, Silverstone Circuit
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz set the benchmark in the second practice for the British Grand Prix, followed by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, who demonstrated the potential of the extensive upgrade package his Merceds team brought to Silverstone.
Following the wet opening practice, the second session took place in much better conditions. Drivers did not hesitate to make the best out of the improved weather conditions, trying to notch up many laps in order to find the best setup for the true power circuit of Silverstone. Furhermore, with many teams bringing new upgrades to Great Britain, teams were also eager to asses the impact of their new development parts.
More to follow...Results
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Car | Time | Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari | 1:28.942 | 27 | |
| 2 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 1:29.105 | +0.163s | 20 |
| 3 | 4 | Lando Norris | Mclaren Mercedes | 1:29.118 | +0.176s | 28 |
| 4 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Rbpt | 1:29.149 | +0.207s | 17 |
| 5 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:29.404 | +0.462s | 24 |
| 6 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Alpine Renault | 1:29.695 | +0.753s | 18 |
| 7 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Red Bull Racing Rbpt | 1:29.753 | +0.811s | 17 |
| 8 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:29.799 | +0.857s | 28 |
| 9 | 3 | Daniel Ricciardo | Mclaren Mercedes | 1:29.902 | +0.960s | 25 |
| 10 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:29.942 | +1.000s | 17 |
| 11 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Alfa Romeo Ferrari | 1:30.000 | +1.058s | 28 |
| 12 | 5 | Sebastian Vettel | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 1:30.057 | +1.115s | 19 |
| 13 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Alpine Renault | 1:30.238 | +1.296s | 12 |
| 14 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes | 1:30.263 | +1.321s | 14 |
| 15 | 24 | Zhou Guanyu | Alfa Romeo Ferrari | 1:30.271 | +1.329s | 26 |
| 16 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Alphatauri Rbpt | 1:30.338 | +1.396s | 28 |
| 17 | 20 | Kevin Magnussen | Haas Ferrari | 1:30.480 | +1.538s | 26 |
| 18 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alphatauri Rbpt | 1:30.510 | +1.568s | 27 |
| 19 | 47 | Mick Schumacher | Haas Ferrari | 1:30.609 | +1.667s | 28 |
| 20 | 6 | Nicholas Latifi | Williams Mercedes | 1:31.326 | +2.384s | 26 |
