This year, the big question is: Will Max Verstappen continue his domination, or can Lando Norris or an improving Mercedes team grab the title?
Formula One returns to the British Grand Prix, one of the most popular venues on its 24-race calendar this weekend. The race also marks the season’s halfway point.
The British Grand Prix, first hosted in 1950, is held at the Silverstone circuit, used in the Second World War as an airfield for British bombers. A few seasons ago, the start/finish line was changed from just after the Luffield corner to the southern part of the track at Vale.
The weather always plays a part in this race as well, but being able to get parts (if needed) is less of a problem this weekend than on any other race weekend on the calendar. That’s because all but two manufacturers have their home base not far away from this circuit.
Home-standing fans have plenty of options for cheering, including Lewis Hamilton and George Russell of Mercedes and McLaren’s Lando Norris. Hamilton has won this race eight times, and both Russell and Norris have won races recently–Russell last week in Austria and Norris earlier this season in Miami.
But Formula One race fans know you can never count out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who, even after last week’s debacle with Norris, will still be the favorite to win this weekend and spoil the home crowd’s support for their drivers. After all, Verstappen took pole and won this event last season.[/beautifulquote]
This race always has excitement, and this year’s event should be no different. This year, the big question is: Will Verstappen continue his domination, or can Norris or an improving Mercedes team grab the title? Racing gets underway on Friday with Free Practices 1 and 2, scheduled for television viewing on ESPNU at 7:30 am and 11 am on ESPNU.
