The British Grand Prix this weekend marks the halfway point of an exciting 2025 Formula 1 season, and there is still a lot of fire left in the furnace.
Following an impressive victory in Austria, Lando Norris is in a strong position to win his first home race when he arrives at Silverstone.
Following their thrilling battle in Spielberg, the McLaren ace now trails championship leader Oscar Piastri by just 15 points, setting the stage for another tantalizing matchup between the teammates.
Max Verstappen, meanwhile, is in uncharted territory as he finds himself third in the driver standings, 61 points off leader Piastri.
But at the British GP, all eyes will be on Lewis Hamilton as he competes in Ferrari red for the first time at Silverstone. The seven-time world champion is aiming for his 14th consecutive podium at his home circuit.
The 2025 British Grand Prix 2025 weekend is just around the corner, and for all the scheduling, TV, and streaming details you'll need to follow the action, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
British Grand Prix start time
The 2025 British Grand Prix will take place at the Silverstone Circuit in England, on Sunday, July 6, and will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that start time translates across Australia:
| Date | Start time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Monday, July 7 | 12:00 a.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sunday, July 6 | 11:30 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sunday, July 6 | 10:00 p.m. |
Where to watch British Grand Prix for free
All the F1 action from Silverstone Circuit will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers.
Fans can also follow the race through the official F1 TV streaming service, which provides live timing insights and a vast library of on-demand content. Accessible via the web and app stores, F1 TV offers both Pro and Premium subscription plans, with new users eligible for a seven-day trial.
| TV channel | Fox Sports (506)
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| Live stream | Foxtel |
British Grand Prix starting grid
| Position | Driver | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
| 2 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 6 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 7 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
| 8 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
| 10 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
| 11 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull |
| 12 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
| 13 | Alex Albon | Williams |
| 14 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
| 15 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
| 16 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber |
| 17 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin |
| 18 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
| 19 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber |
| 20 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
F1 race schedule 2025
| Date | Grand Prix | Track |
| July 4-6 | United Kingdom | Silverstone Circuit |
| July 25-27 | Belgium* | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
| Aug. 1-3 | Hungary | Hungarian Ring |
| Aug. 29-31 | Netherlands | Circuit Zandvoort |
| Sept. 5-7 | Italy | National Monza Racetrack |
| Sept. 19-21 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
| Oct. 3-5 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
| Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
| Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
| Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
| Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
| Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
| Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format