WEEKEND WARM-UP: Verstappen and Russell’s futures, multiple teams in the mix and more as F1 hits Silverstone

There are plenty of talking points ahead of the British Grand Prix, with the F1 TV crew here to run through them all.

Jul 04, 2025 9:44am UTC

Formula 1 has moved straight from Spielberg to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix – and plenty of hot topics filled the paddock throughout the pre-weekend media day.

On track, Oscar Piastri leads McLaren team mate Lando Norris by 15 points in the Drivers’ Championship, but can the Red Bull Ring winner cut that gap further at his home track?

Elsewhere, speculation continues over the futures of George Russell at Mercedes and Max Verstappen at Red Bull, with both drivers facing the media on Thursday to share their latest comments.

At Ferrari, what are the chances of Lewis Hamilton adding to his incredible record of nine victories and 12 podium finishes at Silverstone? And are there any midfield teams who could spring a surprise?

Join Laura Winter, Jolyon Palmer, Lawrence Barretto, Alex Jacques, Ruth Buscombe and Ant Anstead on Weekend Warm-Up for all of the above and more.

Next Up