Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL60 leads Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19 and Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL60 at
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL60 leads Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull…

How the 2023 F1 British Grand Prix unfolded

McLaren's Lando Norris started in P2 but sensationally overtook pole-sitter Max Verstappen on the opening lap.

The Silverstone crowd roared to see the Brit lead on home turf!

But Verstappen regained the lead and rain is coming...

15:11
Order on Lap 6

Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Leclerc, Russell, Sainz, Alonso, Hamilton, Gasly and Albon.

15:10
Lap 5/52

Verstappen leads the British Grand Prix! 

He makes the most of DRS into Brooklands. 

15:10
Battle at the front

Norris continues to keep Verstappen at bay for now.

15:08
Lap 4/52

Verstappen is right behind Norris in the battle for the race lead. Just 0.5s between those two.

15:06
Norris cooking at the front

He's 1.1s clear of Verstappen after two laps.

15:05
Order on Lap 2

Norris, Verstappen, Piastri, Leclerc, Russel, Sainz, Alonso, Hamilton, Gasly, Albon, Stroll, Ocon, Tsunoda, Hulkenberg, Sargeant, Perez, de Vries, Bottas, Zhou and Magnussen.

15:04
Norris leads the British GP!

He's got ahead of Verstappen into Turn 1.

Piastri slots into third.

15:03
The British Grand Prix underway

It's lights out and away we go.

Can Verstappen take a sixth consecutive victory in 2023?

15:00
Formation lap underway

Verstappen leads the pack away at Silverstone.

14:57
Tyres

Softs for Russell, Ocon, Tsunoda and de Vries.

Hards for Hulkenberg and Bottas.

Mediums for everyone else.

14:51
The grid

Verstappen, Norris, Piastri, Leclerc, Sainz, Russell, Hamilton, Albon, Alonso, Gasly, Hulkenberg, Stroll, Ocon, Sargeant, Perez, Tsunoda, Zhou, de Vries, Magnussen and Bottas.

14:49
14:48
Glad that's over

Shocking. 

Just over 10 minutes to go until lights out now.

14:46
National anthem

It's time for the British national anthem ahead of the race.

14:42
She ignored Martin on the grid

Cara Delevingne (GBR) Model and Actress. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England,
Cara Delevingne (GBR) Model and Actress. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd…

14:31
14:29
Thirty minutes to go

The track looks packed right now.

14:18
Pit lane is open

Cars are now taking to the grid ahead of the usual pre-race procedures. 

14:09
The home hero

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the drivers' parade. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, British Grand Prix,
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the drivers' parade. Formula 1…

14:05
Looking for an away day win

Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing on the drivers' parade. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, British Grand Prix,
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing on the drivers' parade. Formula 1…

13:47
Ouch!

F1 driver’s “disgusting” injury at Silverstone - “felt skin ripping!”

Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45 in qualifying parc ferme. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, British Grand
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45 in qualifying parc ferme…

13:28
Free-to-air TV

A reminder for F1 fans in the UK.

The British Grand Prix is live on Channel 4 from 1.30pm.

It is also live in its usual home of Sky Sports from 1.30pm.

Race begins at 3pm.

13:20
Fairytale result?

Can Lando Norris deliver a Silverstone fairytale today?

He starts from P2 behind Max.

Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren with fans. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Race
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren with fans. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11,…

12:57
Jenson Button reacts to driving '92 Williams

Jenson Button (GBR) Sky Sports F1 Presenter / Williams Racing Senior Advisor drives the 1992 Williams FW14B. Formula 1
Jenson Button (GBR) Sky Sports F1 Presenter / Williams Racing Senior…

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