Hamilton fastest in Silverstone practice session
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton leads the way in practice at the British Grand Prix before sprint qualifying later on Friday.
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Charles Leclerc is a Monegasque racing driver competing in Formula 1 for Ferrari.
George Russell is a British Formula 1 racing driver currently racing for Mercedes.
Kimi Antonelli is an Italian Formula 1 racing driver competing for Mercedes.
British racing driver and defending champion in Formula 1.
Lewis Hamilton is a British racing driver and a multiple-time Formula 1 World Champion.
Racing driver competing for Racing Bulls in Formula 1.
Max Verstappen is a Dutch racing driver and the reigning Formula 1 World Champion.
Nico Hulkenberg is a Formula 1 driver with experience in several teams.
Oscar Piastri is a driver for McLaren.
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Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton leads the way in practice at the British Grand Prix before sprint qualifying later on Friday.
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