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Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2025 - Race Weekend Discussion

Posted by JCPhoenix (edited )
Tags: spoiler, ask.discussion, formula 1, results.race, results.qualifying, british grand prix.2025, silverstone circuit

British Grand Prix
Red Bull Ring
July 4-6, 2025

Grand Prix:
Sunday, July 6, 2025 - 14:00 UTC / 10:00a US EDT

See your local times here

Grand Prix Qualifying Results -- SPOILER
POS. NO. DRIVER TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 LAPS
1 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing 1:25.886 1:25.316 1:24.892 18
2 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:25.963 1:25.316 1:24.995 21
3 4 Lando Norris McLaren 1:26.123 1:25.231 1:25.010 20
4 63 George Russell Mercedes 1:26.236 1:25.637 1:25.029 19
5 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1:26.296 1:25.084 1:25.095 19
6 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:26.186 1:25.133 1:25.121 21
7 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:26.265 1:25.620 1:25.374 18
8 87 Oliver Bearman Haas 1:26.005 1:25.534 1:25.471 18
9 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:26.108 1:25.593 1:25.621 15
10 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine 1:26.328 1:25.711 1:25.785 21
11 55 Carlos Sainz Williams 1:26.175 1:25.746 12
12 22 Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull Racing 1:26.275 1:25.826 13
13 6 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls 1:26.177 1:25.864 12
14 23 Alexander Albon Williams 1:26.093 1:25.889 13
15 31 Esteban Ocon Haas 1:26.136 1:25.950 12
16 30 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 1:26.440 6
17 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Kick Sauber 1:26.446 9
18 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1:26.504 9
19 27 Nico Hulkenberg Kick Sauber 1:26.574 9
20 43 Franco Colapinto Alpine 1:27.060 6

Source: F1.com

Grand Prix Results -- SPOILER
POS. NO. DRIVER TEAM LAPS TIME / RETIRED PTS.
1 4 Lando Norris McLaren 52 1:37:15.735 25
2 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren 52 +6.812s 18
3 27 Nico Hulkenberg Kick Sauber 52 +34.742s 15
4 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 52 +39.812s 12
5 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing 52 +56.781s 10
6 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine 52 +59.857s 8
7 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 52 +60.603s 6
8 23 Alexander Albon Williams 52 +64.135s 4
9 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 52 +65.858s 2
10 63 George Russell Mercedes 52 +70.674s 1
11 87 Oliver Bearman Haas 52 +72.095s 0
12 55 Carlos Sainz Williams 52 +76.592s 0
13 31 Esteban Ocon Haas 52 +77.301s 0
14 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 52 +84.477s 0
15 22 Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull Racing 51 +1 lap 0
NC 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 23 DNF 0
NC 6 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls 17 DNF 0
NC 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Kick Sauber 3 DNF 0
NC 30 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 0 DNF 0
NC 43 Franco Colapinto Alpine 0 DNS 0

Fastest Lap: Oscar Piastri // 1:29.337 on lap 51
DOTD: NICO HULKENBERG!!

Source: F1.com

Next race:

Belgian Grand Prix
Silverstone Circuit
July 25-27, 2025

15 comments

  1. [5]
    Liru
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    NICO HULKENBERG PODIUM THIS IS NOT A DRILL I REPEAT, THIS IS NOT A DRILL THE CURSE IS BROKEN

    NICO HULKENBERG PODIUM

    THIS IS NOT A DRILL

    I REPEAT, THIS IS NOT A DRILL

    THE CURSE IS BROKEN

    19 votes
    1. [2]
      JCPhoenix
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      I can't believe it actually happened. What was the stat? 239 starts or something without a single podium? Good for him, much deserved!

      I can't believe it actually happened. What was the stat? 239 starts or something without a single podium? Good for him, much deserved!

      6 votes
    2. PnkNBlck71817
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      Wooo! NICO!!! I hope Audi keep him around for next season. 19th to 3rd and kept a 7-time world champion behind him for several laps.

      Wooo! NICO!!! I hope Audi keep him around for next season. 19th to 3rd and kept a 7-time world champion behind him for several laps.

      5 votes
    3. TheD00d
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      Actually shed a tear. So happy for my boy Nico.

      Actually shed a tear. So happy for my boy Nico.

      4 votes
  2. [2]
    JCPhoenix
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    Apologies for the lateness of getting this posted. Stayed up late celebrating US Independence Day. Sorta half-slept/half-watched Quali. So ended up having to rewatch at least the end of the...

    Apologies for the lateness of getting this posted. Stayed up late celebrating Treason Day US Independence Day. Sorta half-slept/half-watched Quali. So ended up having to rewatch at least the end of the session.

    That was an exciting Q3! Once again, Max somehow manages to wring P1 out of that car. At one point during his final hot lap, he had two-tenths on Oscar, but ended a tenth faster than him. Which is still pretty impressive. Maybe I'm misremembering, but seems like when the weather is cooler, the RBs do much better, relative to themselves.

    Which means tomorrow should be an interesting race, since there's an ~80% chance of rain, which naturally brings cooler temps. Though obviously wet racing throws all that out the window. Provided they actually get to race... 😐

    EDIT: Might've misread the weather report. This is why I'm not a meteorologist!

    EDIT2: Apparently I did read it right? Idk. This is what lack of sleep does to a MFer...

    8 votes
    1. davek804
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      Oh man is there a projection of serious rain? I've had a relaxed few days and watched the build up sessions a bit (FP2, pre-quali) in a way that I haven't in a looong time. Enjoyable to see the...

      Oh man is there a projection of serious rain?

      I've had a relaxed few days and watched the build up sessions a bit (FP2, pre-quali) in a way that I haven't in a looong time. Enjoyable to see the hullabaloo around the circus.

      Max being max. Lando and HAM both left plenty out there.

      Hearing talk of a double DSQ for Ferrari with how low they're running. LEC looked like he was having an engine blowout, how hard his rear was dragging.

      6 votes
  3. [3]
    tomf
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    video of the rain! --- F3 was cut short due to the rain. It's absolutely pouring. I'll be surprised if we get F2 and I'll be even more surprised if F1 starts on time. I wish they'd halve the...

    video of the rain! --- F3 was cut short due to the rain. It's absolutely pouring. I'll be surprised if we get F2 and I'll be even more surprised if F1 starts on time.

    I wish they'd halve the benefit of DRS so it wasn't for passing, but merely enough to catch up.

    I agree with the Piastri call, but its just unfortunate timing. I'm glad they didn't swap, too. That wouldn't be fair to Lando.

    GOOOOO HULK! That really tops off a great weekend.

    5 votes
    1. [2]
      JCPhoenix
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      How'd you do on your weekly predictions?

      How'd you do on your weekly predictions?

      3 votes
      1. tomf
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        well, I did tie for first with three others with five points. Not great, but I'll take it Max: 1st, Fastest Lap, Driver of the Day Oscar: 2nd (+2) Lando: Pole, 3rd (+1) Lewis: 5+ to Podium Nando:...

        well, I did tie for first with three others with five points. Not great, but I'll take it

        • Max: 1st, Fastest Lap, Driver of the Day
        • Oscar: 2nd (+2)
        • Lando: Pole, 3rd (+1)
        • Lewis: 5+ to Podium
        • Nando: F1.5 1st
        • Gasley: F1.5 2nd (+1)
        • Sainz: F1.5 3rd
        • Bort: Weekly Bet (combined placement from each session closest to 69 w/o going over)
        • Lance: Retired
        • Hulk: Most positions gained (+1)
        • Colapinto: Last

        Hulk is so consistent with starting at the back and making his way to the midfield... or at least it seems that way. I need to run some stats on it. I couldn't be happier for our dude.

        1 vote
  4. [2]
    JCPhoenix
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    Well that was great way to end the first half of the season! The rain definitely made it beyond chaotic, but at least we saw Hulk finally get a podium! Also, congrats to Norris for winning his...

    Well that was great way to end the first half of the season! The rain definitely made it beyond chaotic, but at least we saw Hulk finally get a podium! Also, congrats to Norris for winning his home race! I think it's always fun for the driver and the homecrowd when that happens. Maybe one day we'll see an American win at home again; last one was Mario Andretti in 1982.

    Anyway, I don't know if this is technically the summer break or not, as August, between Hungary and the Netherlands is 4 weeks. This break that we're at is "only" 3 weeks.

    Here's where we're at after 12 rounds:

    2025 World Drivers Championship - After 12 rounds
    POS. DRIVER NATIONALITY TEAM PTS.
    1 Oscar Piastri AUS McLaren 234
    2 Lando Norris GBR McLaren 226
    3 Max Verstappen NED Red Bull Racing 165
    4 George Russell GBR Mercedes 147
    5 Charles Leclerc MON Ferrari 119
    6 Lewis Hamilton GBR Ferrari 103
    7 Kimi Antonelli ITA Mercedes 63
    8 Alexander Albon THA Williams 46
    9 Nico Hulkenberg GER Kick Sauber 37
    10 Esteban Ocon FRA Haas 23
    11 Isack Hadjar FRA Racing Bulls 21
    12 Lance Stroll CAN Aston Martin 20
    13 Pierre Gasly FRA Alpine 19
    14 Fernando Alonso ESP Aston Martin 16
    15 Carlos Sainz ESP Williams 13
    16 Liam Lawson NZL Racing Bulls 12
    17 Yuki Tsunoda JPN Red Bull Racing 10
    18 Oliver Bearman GBR Haas 6
    19 Gabriel Bortoleto BRA Kick Sauber 4
    20 Franco Colapinto ARG Alpine 0
    21 Jack Doohan AUS Alpine 0
    2025 World Constructors Championship - After 12 rounds
    POS. TEAM PTS.
    1 McLaren 460
    2 Ferrari 222
    3 Mercedes 210
    4 Red Bull Racing 172
    5 Williams 59
    6 Kick Sauber 41
    7 Racing Bulls 36
    8 Aston Martin 36
    9 Haas 29
    10 Alpine 19

    Enjoy your weekends, enjoy sleeping in and/or going to bed at a normal time, and see you all for Spa!

    3 votes
    1. PnkNBlck71817
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      I am cautiously optimistic that Crawford may make it to F1 and do well. He had a great feature race this week and has shown sparks of brilliance throughout the season.

      I am cautiously optimistic that Crawford may make it to F1 and do well. He had a great feature race this week and has shown sparks of brilliance throughout the season.

      3 votes
  5. [3]
    JRandomHacker
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    Excited for Hulk, but what a disappointment as a Max fan. Piastri got his penalty, sure, but Max got utterly fucked over.

    Excited for Hulk, but what a disappointment as a Max fan. Piastri got his penalty, sure, but Max got utterly fucked over.

    2 votes
    1. PnkNBlck71817
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      I was so annoyed with the F1 announcers saying the penalty wasn't warranted when it definitely was. Max was going to have a hard race, no matter what, if it rained. They set the car up for a cool,...

      I was so annoyed with the F1 announcers saying the penalty wasn't warranted when it definitely was.

      Max was going to have a hard race, no matter what, if it rained. They set the car up for a cool, dry race with the small wing.

      5 votes
    2. JCPhoenix
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      Same. I walked away during the SC around Lap 20, then came back around Lap 26 and was like "Tf happened??" I saw the replay of Oscar braking behind the SC, but I didn't see how Max ended up like...

      Same. I walked away during the SC around Lap 20, then came back around Lap 26 and was like "Tf happened??" I saw the replay of Oscar braking behind the SC, but I didn't see how Max ended up like 10 down the field. Need to rewatch that part.

      4 votes