Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari is “in the mix” at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix after a competitive showing at Silverstone on Friday. Hamilton led the way in FP1 before taking third in Friday's second practice session behind Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc, as Ferrari looks to be McLaren's closest rival both in qualifying laps and on long runs.

It may have only been the first practice session, but Lewis Hamilton proved his Silverstone superiority lives on at Ferrari as the nine-time British Grand Prix winner set the fastest lap.Hamilton won here last year for Mercedes but has been struggling for form since making the switch to the Scuderia,

Lewis Hamilton topped the first session of the weekend at the Silverstone Circuit. Lando Norris finished in second place, while Oscar Piastri rounded off the Top 3. At the circuit he has already won on nine occasions and also the previous season,