Lando Norris sets new pace in Formula One, recording the fastest lap of the day
In a surprising turn of events at the 2025 British Grand Prix, Alpine reserve driver Paul Aron replaced Nico Hülkenberg in the opening practice session and finished in 17th place. Aron, an Estonian test driver temporarily borrowed by Alpine, showcased his skills amidst the competitive field.
Meanwhile, the Formula 1 championship standings after the Grand Prix at Silverstone are yet to be released. However, the first practice session for the 2025 British Grand Prix saw some exciting results. Lewis Hamilton, driving a Ferrari for the first time this season, set the fastest time, with Lando Norris of McLaren closely following. Oscar Piastri, another McLaren driver, completed the top three.
The McLaren and Ferrari teams have consistently dominated the practice sessions, with Charles Leclerc and George Russell rounding off the top five. Max Verstappen, currently 61 points behind Piastri, struggled to find his rhythm, managing only a fifth-place finish.
Piastri leads the overall standings in the Formula 1 season, with Norris trailing closely behind, 15 points behind the leader. Hamilton, aiming for his tenth victory at Silverstone, finished second in the practice session, while Leclerc came third.
Elsewhere, Hamilton expressed his excitement about driving a Ferrari at Silverstone for the first time. The temperature in Hamm, where the practice session took place, almost reached 40 degrees, making for a challenging start to the race weekend.
Nico Hülkenberg, the driver replaced by Aron, failed to improve his 17th place position in the Aston Martin during the practice race at Silverstone. The ongoing news from Hamm includes a program for Art Sponsors 2025, which has been set in the city.
As the race weekend progresses, fans and racers alike will be eager to see how the standings unfold, with Piastri leading the pack and Hamilton eager to make a mark in his new Ferrari.
In the realm of auto-racing, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone not only saw Paul Aron's impressive debut for Alpine in place of Nico Hülkenberg but also showcased exciting results in the first practice session, with Lewis Hamilton setting the fastest time. Furthermore, the Ferrari team, along with McLaren, have consistently dominated these practice sessions, a trend that might continue in the upcoming race.
