Lewis Hamilton eyes first Ferrari podium at the British Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton Eyes Strong British Grand Prix Weekend at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton heads into this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone with renewed optimism following his strong performance in Friday's practice sessions. The nine-time British GP winner, now driving for Ferrari, appears poised for his best result of the season after finishing both sessions inside the top three.
Hamilton, who has yet to reach the podium since his switch to Ferrari earlier this year, led the field in the opening session and posted the third-fastest time in the second, trailing only fellow Brit Lando Norris and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Ferrari emerged as McLaren's closest challenger under sunny skies, adding another layer of excitement to what could be a pivotal weekend in the championship battle.
"I definitely feel like we can dream of having a strong weekend, for sure," Hamilton said. "Executing and putting it all together and extracting it is another thing. I'll prepare as best I can to make sure we get the best result. I think tomorrow there is rain potentially coming and also on Sunday as well. We just have to try our hardest to make sure we are ready for that."
Room for Improvement
Though Hamilton ended the day just 0.301 seconds behind Norris, he noted room for improvement, particularly in navigating the Loop and Luffield corners, where he lost significant time. The seven-time world champion voiced confidence in his ability to refine the Ferrari’s setup ahead of Saturday's qualifying.
"I'm progressing a lot now with the car," Hamilton explained. "Much more comfortable knowing where it needs to be. I think by P2 we still weren't where we needed to be, but we know the changes that we need to make for the next session."
Hamilton vs Upgraded Rivals
Hamilton’s optimism comes despite the fact that rival teams, Red Bull and McLaren, unveiled upgrades to their cars this weekend, while Ferrari has made no substantial changes since introducing a new floor in Austria.
"It was a really good day. Great to see the crowd, amazing to be out on track here in a Ferrari at Silverstone," Hamilton said. "It's been pretty incredible, and also with Red Bull and McLaren having an upgrade and for us to still be in the mix, given that they've had a step today, it's really positive."
Rain Challenges Ahead
With rain forecasted for both qualifying and race day, Hamilton and Ferrari will face additional challenges as they chase their first podium finish together this season. Silverstone's passionate crowd will undoubtedly hope the local hero can deliver a landmark performance at a venue where he has cemented his legacy over the years.
As the battle heats up on one of Formula 1's most iconic circuits, all eyes will be on Hamilton to see if he can turn Friday's promise into a podium celebration in front of his home fans.
Up Next
