Key occasions
In final yr’s race, George Russell took the chequered flag after a dramatic collision between Norris and Verstappen that turned up the warmth on their growing rivalry.
Some pre-race ideas from Lando Norris:
“We’ve obtained an awesome automobile, so it’s only a good begin and I’ll attempt to management issues from there actually. I count on a great battle from [Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri], I count on them on the primary couple of laps to be punchy however that’s racing.
“It’s not just like the automobile feels a special degree however I believe it’s an enchancment, and to point out that we’ve taken a step ahead is what we wish. The principle factor is delivering what it ought to and that’s good.”
The grid
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Lando Norris (McLaren)
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Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
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Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
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Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
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George Russell (Mercedes)
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Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
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Max Verstappen (Pink Bull)
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Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)
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Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
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Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
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Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
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Alex Albon (Williams)
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Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
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Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
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Oliver Bearman (Haas)
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Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
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Esteban Ocon (Haas)
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Yuki Tsunoda (Pink Bull)
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Carlos Sainz (Williams)
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Nico Hülkenberg (Sauber)
Preamble
Brad Pitt could also be wowing cinema audiences within the new F1 movie, but when the present season is ever tailored for the massive display then Lando Norris can be the primary protagonist. Tipped because the challenger most probably to dethrone Max Verstappen, the British driver struggled to ship within the opening acts as teammate Oscar Piastri emerged as a title contender.
The McLarens’ collision in Canada marked a brand new low for Norris, however this weekend would possibly see the narrative arc start to show. Norris is on pole right here after producing his greatest qualifying drive of the season, whereas an offended Verstappen begins down in seventh. Piastri is in third place on the grid, with Ferrari making an overdue cameo – Charles Leclerc begins second, Lewis Hamilton fourth.
With Silverstone and the season’s midway mark arising subsequent week, this may very well be a pivotal chapter for Norris and the F1 title race. It’s lights out at 2pm (BST) at a sweltering Pink Bull Ring, the place we are able to count on extra absolute cinema.