Formula 1 heads to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix with the Sprint weekend format returning for the first time since 2021. Drivers get just one practice session Friday before Sprint Qualifying at 4:30pm, followed by the 100km Sprint Saturday at 12pm and the main race Sunday at 3pm. Sky Sports F1 broadcasts all sessions live.

George Russell sits 40 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli after cutting a 68-point deficit in two rounds. Russell's Austrian victory combined with Antonelli's Barcelona battery failure shifted momentum, though Silverstone has historically challenged Russell with a best finish of fifth. The Mercedes teammates split recent races - Antonelli led in Spain before retiring, then finished within two seconds of Russell in Austria.

Lewis Hamilton aims for a record-extending 10th British GP win but played down Ferrari's chances after Austria's altitude struggles. Ferrari brings upgrades to Silverstone, prompting Mercedes boss Toto Wolff to question their rapid development pace. Hamilton noted Silverstone's long straights don't favor Ferrari's power unit deficit.

Max Verstappen's camp reportedly met with McLaren, adding pressure on Red Bull to deliver upgrades across engine and aero development. McLaren seeks improvement after inconsistent results from both drivers and reliability issues. Lando Norris won last year but current form makes predictions difficult.