And the Brit was fastest after today’s free practice sessions in front of his home fans at Silverstone, clocking a 1:25.816 in FP2 from the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. Another home driver, Lewis Hamilton, had been quickest earlier in the day as he led FP1 for Ferrari with a 1:26.892.

Formula One title contender Lando Norris topped the second practice for his British home Grand Prix on Friday after being second in the first session. The McLaren driver clocked 1 minute 25.

Lando Norris thrilled his home fans at Silverstone when he topped the times for McLaren ahead of both Ferraris in second practice on Friday for this weekend's British Grand Prix. Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton,

So when Norris swung through Abbey with the lead as the British fans roared, it felt like a breath of fresh air in a season that, thanks to Verstappen’s dominance, had started to feel a little suffocating. Of course, it lasted just four minutes before Verstappen retook the narrative, the lead and the win.

The nine-time British Grand Prix winner clocked a 1:26.892 to beat Norris by 0.023s with Oscar Piastri third fastest. Lewis Hamilton and P1 at Silverstone, it’s an age-old tale.