After a sad ending to Max Verstappen’s 31 race points streak, Formula One heads to Silverstone, the home of four drivers, with McLaren still on top. Here’s what to expect from this weekend’s race.
Weather Reports
FP1 & FP2: It looks to be a sunny start to the weekend, with some clouds building up but overall a dry afternoon is expected. Gentle west-south-westerly breeze is reported as well. The chance of rain is <20%. The maximum temperature expected is 25 Celsius and the minimum temperature expected is 16 Celsius.
FP3 & Qualifying: Saturday is set to be cloudy but dry at first before a rainy weather front crossing England from late afternoon. The timing and intensity of the rain is not known yet, but expect around 2-5mm. Moderate southwesterly wind with gusts up to 55kph. The chance of rain is at 60%. The maximum temperature expected is 20 Celsius and the minimum temperature expected is 15 Celsius.
Race: Behind the front, unsettled with showers sometimes moderate (up to 5mm through the day) driven by a constant westerly wind. Race start: 19°C. The chance of rain is at 60%. The maximum temperature expected is 19 Celsius and the minimum temperature expected is 15 Celsius.
Rookies Driving In FP1: Alpine Sign Deal With Kick Sauber To Tave Aron Drive.
Kick Sauber Formula One team are having Paul Aron, who is the Reserve Driver for Alpine, drive Nico Hulkenberg’s car during Friday’s FP1 session. This counts as one of four required rookie sessions that Kick Sauber have used in the 2025 season.
The former F2 driver, who drove for Hitech finished third in last year’s F2 season, finishing behind current Formula One drivers Gabriel Bortoleto and Isack Hadjar. The Estonian drove a two races in Formula E last year with Envision Racing, finishing 27th. He was part of the Mercedes Junior Team but left to become an Alpine Reserve Driver.
Silly Season Returns
Coming into the 12th race of the season, and nearing the summer shut down, driver transfers are starting to be discussed. The newest rumour, which has been discussed by sources such as Sky Sports and Formula One itself, outlines Max Verstappen as a potential Mercedes candidate. This could see him, according to rumours taking either Kimi Antonelli or George Russell’s seat. Verstappen’s Red Bull contract does not end until 2028, so Mercedes would need to buy him out for this rumour to become reality.
Written by Ellie.
Edited by Alexandra.
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