La F1 back on trackformer English airport of Silverstone. FP2 session definitely more indicative than FP1 for the race and qualifying simulations, given the similarity of the times with the latter. But be careful of the rain forecast for tomorrow. Verstappen precedes Sainz. Williams is excellent which is third and fifth. Leclerc was unlucky and remained in the pits due to an electrical problem. Mercedes hasn't reached the flying lap yet, but watch your pace.
Problems immediately arose on Leclerc's SF-23 stopped in the pits at Silverstone
We get back on track in legendary English track. The start of the session was delayed from red flags caused by Formula 2. Problems immediately on Leclerc's SF-23, stopped on stands due to some flames during ignition caused by an electrical problem. Please remember that the new Pirellis made their debut, with a harder consistency to withstand one of the most demanding tracks on the tires. The host Lewis Hamilton begins with a twist. The W14 is sometimes temperamental as seen in the FP1s.
They leave with arrogance Red Bull and McLaren, with Piastri placing himself among the winged bulls in second position with the same tire. Alpine also gets off to a strong start, immediately second with Gasly also thanks to the evolution of the track. Despite the disconsolate Leclerc out of his car, Sainz places the red car in first position ahead of the Red Bulls. The SF-23 continues to prove itself excellent on the flying lap.
Ferrari is starting to find some answers, but reliability…
Alonso's Aston Martin needs the red tire to move into second position. Alex Albon continues to amaze, with his FW45 displacing Perez for second position. There's no doubt about it, the updated SF-23 is not doing badly on the track that represented the definitive post-updates 9-point test. The race pace could still have room for improvement, but the car of Sainz and Leclerc seems to be able to battle for the front row, barring any surprises.
The persistent quirk of the red's reliability remains: Leclerc didn't even get on the track and risks a penalty if the electrical part is replaced. Small hitch for Stroll too: the Canadian found himself with a dancing mirror.
The housewife Williams is also surprising, which in its 800th GP finds important confirmations thanks to the encouraging performance of the Albon-Sargeant duo.
The final classification at Silverstone
Max is always in first place Verstappen. follows Sainz that he carries with him Albon e Perez. Sergeant follows closely behind the Mexican just ahead Stroll ed Hulkenberg. gasly e Piastres precede Alonso, the last of the top 10. Good Zhou (11th) ahead of Mercedes (Russell is 12th while Hamilton is 15th). Or with e Norris they follow Russell; While Bottas e Magnussen they position themselves behind the other Mercedes. Bad Tsunoda and De Vries, last and penultimate. He doesn't even get on the track Leclerc.
In the race pace simulation Ferrari is thrilled with the red tyre, even if Red Bull manages to keep a better pace for longer. It seems that Ferrari could fight for the role of second or third force. Also pay attention to Mercedes, that unlike the qualifying simulation, he shows off his best skills in the long run. There is also a threat to Ferrari Aston, who together with the silver arrows kept an excellent pace. Williams also did well and isn't a flash in the pan with a single lap. McLaren confirms the improvement given by the upgrades. The session closes with De Vries' right front puncture.
