Silverstone
Here’s a look at the 2022 British GP preview, schedule, live stream details and our predictions for the race at Silverstone
The British Grand Prix is scheduled to take place from 01-03 July at the iconic Silverstone Circuit. The tickets for the Grand Prix weekend are already sold out and it promises to be an extravagant occasion! This is the 77th edition of this iconic Grand Prix!
The British Grand Prix has been held annually since 1948 and has been a round of the FIA Formula One World Championship every year since 1950. The iconic Silverstone Circuit has been the permanent home of the British GP since 1987. It is an FIA Grade 1 licensed circuit.
The Silverstone circuit is on the site of a Royal Air Force bomber station, RAF Silverstone, which was operational between 1943 and 1946. It is a 5.891 km long circuit comprising a total of 18 turns. The arena can support a capacity of 1,50,000, making it a spectacle in the F1 calendar.
A local favorite, Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver in the history of the British Grand Prix. The Brit has won it a record eight times. Max Verstappen’s lap timing of 1:27.097 in the 2020 British Grand Prix is the official race lap record for the current Grand Prix configuration, which has only been in existence since 2011.
Practice 1: Friday, July 1 – 17:30 IST
Practice 2: Friday, July 1– 20:30 IST
Practice 3: Saturday, July 2 – 16:30 IST
Qualifying: Saturday, July 2 – 19:30 IST
Race: Sunday, July 3 – 19:30 IST
In the United States, fans can catch the action on the ESPN Network. Viewers in the UK can watch every session from the start of the first practice session to the end of the race on Sky Sports. In India, the qualifying session and main race will be broadcast live on Star Sports. All practice sessions, qualifying sessions and the main race can be streamed live on Disney+Hotstar.
An intense Verstappen – Leclerc duel is on the cards at Silverstone. The Ferrari driver has to step up and push for a win if he has to cover the gap at the top of the drivers’ championship. The ever-consistent Sergio Perez and George Russell are certainly in contention for a podium finish along with Carlos Sainz.
All eyes will also certainly be on local favourite, Lewis Hamilton, who will be aiming for a record ninth British GP win.
P1 for Max Verstappen, P2 for Charles Leclerc and P3 for George Russell is our prediction for the race at Silverstone.
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