Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz set the fastest lap in practice for the Formula 1 race at Silverstone. The Spaniard relegated record winner Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes to second place with a lead of 0.163 seconds.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz set the fastest lap in practice for the Formula 1 race at Silverstone. The Spaniard relegated record winner Lewis Hamilton in the Mercedes to second place with a lead of 0.163 seconds.

Third was McLaren driver Lando Norris. World Champion Max Verstappen had to settle for fourth place after minor problems with his Red Bull. The practice laps for the two German drivers were not very promising. Sebastian Vettel did not get past twelfth place in the Aston Martin. He had to take a longer break because of a damaged underbody. Mick Schumacher returned to his Haas team’s garage second to last.

Before the tenth round of the season on Sunday (4 p.m. / RTL and Sky), defending champion Verstappen is at the top of the overall standings with a clear lead. The Dutchman has won six of the nine races of the season so far. Second in the world championship is his teammate Sergio Perez ahead of Ferrari star Charles Leclerc.