New-look liveries, softer Pirelli tyres, and brand new drivers took to the track for the opening practice session at the British Grand Prix, as Arvid Lindblad made his Formula 1 debut, hopping into the RB21 in place of Yuki Tsunoda, and Paul Aron was in action for Sauber having been loaned out for two FP1 sessions by Alpine.

Lewis Hamilton ‘hoping and praying’ to return to podium at British Grand Prix - Hamilton has a remarkable record at his home race, winning nine times at Silverstone.

Juan Pablo Montoya won the 2006 British Grand Prix and is backing Hamilton to finish third this weekend behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. ‘I think McLaren is going to be the best again in Silverstone,’ the former McLaren and Williams driver told BettingLounge.co.uk.