Following a thrilling Austrian GP, Formula 1 is headed to Silverstone in the United Kingdom for the British Grand Prix.
It is a Sprint weekend, with the Sprint Qualifying scheduled for Friday (3 July) at 9:00 PM IST, and the Sprint on Saturday (4 July) at 4:30 PM. Qualifying for the main race will start a few hours later at 8:30 PM, with the race on Sunday (5 July) scheduled at 7:30 PM.
Talking about the Silverstone Circuit, this is where it all began. It is the home and place of origin of Formula 1. This 5.891 km circuit is one of the most classic race tracks in the calendar, featuring 18 corners and is famous for its fast, sweeping turns and long straights.
Silverstone is a medium-to-high downforce circuit.
Austrian GP 2026 Results
| Pos | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 25 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 18 |
| 3 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 15 |
The Austrian Grand Prix saw George Russell taking his second win since the season opener in Australia. This was a much-needed victory for the Briton, who further bridged the deficit to his teammate down to 40 points.
Max Verstappen returned to the podium with a second place for Red Bull's home race, with the team and driver duo looking very promising after significant upgrades to the car, closely fighting Mercedes for the win, and only finishing 1.6 seconds behind Russell.
For Kimi Antonelli, P3 was decent damage limitation, having started fourth and losing a position before the end of the first lap.
It was not the best of races for Ferrari after the high of Spain. With Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton having started P2 and P3 (respectively) on the grid, the duo ended up finishing P5 and P8.
McLaren had a better day, with Oscar Piastri finishing P4 and teammate Lando Norris in P7.
The Racing Bulls duo of Liam Lawson and rookie Arvid Lindblad completed the points scoring positions in ninth and tenth respectively.
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F1 Drivers' and Teams' Championship Standings after Austrian GP
| Pos | Driver Standings | Driver Points | Team Standings | Team Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | 171 | Mercedes | 302 |
| 2 | George Russell | 131 | Ferrari | 204 |
| 3 | Lewis Hamilton | 125 | McLaren | 159 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | 80 | Red Bull | 115 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | 79 | Alpine | 57 |
George Russell regained second place in the championship after his win in Austria, while Oscar Piastri jumped up to fourth, dropping Charles Leclerc out of the top 5. The Ferrari driver is now sixth in the standings, but tied with Lando Norris at 79 points.
The Constructors' standings remains unchanged.
F1 British GP 2026 India Timings
| Date | Day | Session | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 July | Friday | Practice 1 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| 3 July | Friday | Sprint Qualifying | 9:00 PM - 9:45 PM |
| 4 July | Saturday | Sprint | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| 4 July | Saturday | Qualifying | 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM |
| 5 July | Sunday | Race | 7:30 PM |
Weather Report for the 2026 British GP
The weather for the weekend at Silverstone looks typically British - mild with a mix of sun and clouds, and a low chance of rain.
Expect temperatures to hover around around 21-25°C during the day, with cooler evenings.
Winds will be light to moderate. While no heavy rain is forecast, classic British GP weather means a light shower can't be ruled out. It is expected to be a pleasant weekend overall.
Where to Watch F1 British GP in India?
Every session can be streamed live on FanCode and F1TV in India. Tata Play subscribers can also watch it on the FanCode Sports TV channel.
Image Source: Silverstone, FORMULA 1
Table of Contents
- Austrian GP 2026 Results
- F1 Drivers' and Teams' Championship Standings after Austrian GP
- F1 British GP 2026 India Timings
- Weather Report for the 2026 British GP
- Where to Watch F1 British GP in India?
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