Lando Norris completed a double in Friday practice for the British GP while Max Verstappen trailed behind in Practice Two

McLaren had a remarkable showing in the second practice session at Silverstone, with Lando Norris once again leading the way. The young driver, who had topped the timesheets in Practice One, continued his impressive form by claiming the top spot in Practice Two, heading a McLaren one-two.

Norris extended his advantage over the competition to an impressive 0.3 seconds, with his teammate Oscar Piastri securing second place. The strong performance by the McLaren duo was a testament to the team’s progress and potential ahead of the British Grand Prix.

In contrast, Championship leader Max Verstappen found himself in seventh place, a surprising result for the usually dominant Red Bull driver. His teammate Sergio Perez fared better, securing the third-fastest time. Meanwhile, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton emerged as the lead driver for his team, finishing in sixth place.

Amidst the competitive session, Sky Sports F1’s Karun Chandhok speculated that Red Bull and Mercedes might not have revealed their full potential, suggesting that both teams may have been holding back. In the meantime, McLaren’s strong performance drew attention, with Chandhok acknowledging Lando Norris’s impressive display on the track.

Looking ahead, the looming threat of rain added an element of uncertainty to the teams’ preparations, with showers forecasted for the qualifying and race days. Despite the challenging conditions, F1 teams managed to complete the majority of their planned P2 schedules, including crucial simulations and race runs before the rain arrived late in the session.

The potential showdown between McLaren, Mercedes, and Red Bull promises an exciting British Grand Prix for the fans, as the teams continue to fine-tune their strategies and performance in the face of unpredictable weather conditions.

British GP Practice Two Timesheet

Driver	Team	Time
1) Lando Norris	McLaren	1:26.549
2) Oscar Piastri	McLaren	+0.331
3) Sergio Perez	Red Bull	+0.434
4) Nico Hulkenberg	Haas	+0.441
5) Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	+0.601
6) Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	+0.653
7) Max Verstappen	Red Bull	+0.684
8) Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	+0.700
9) Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	+0.725
10) George Russell	Mercedes	+0.745
11) Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+0.823
12) Valtteri Bottas	Sauber	+0.832
13) Alex Albon	Williams	+1.096
14) Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+1.183
15) Esteban Ocon	Alpine	+1.194
16 Yuki Tsunoda	RB	+1.196
17) Logan Sargeant	Williams	+1.260
18) Zhou Guanyu	Sauber	+1.264
19) Daniel Ricciardo	RB	+1.367
20) Kevin Magnussen	Haas	+1.573