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The British Grand Prix takes place Sunday 9th July
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Live on Channel 4 / Sky Sports F1
This weekend, the Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2023 will be held once again at Silverstone. It’s one of the most classic circuits on a packed calendar, having hosted the race more than 50 times since its F1 debut way back in 1950.
Here, you’ll find Formula 1 predictions and British Grand Prix odds, as the UK gears up for one of its biggest annual sporting weekends. Formula 1 enjoys a massive boom in popularity since the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have delighted the crowds with dominant drives. Netflix blew open the paddock to ever more onlookers with its “Drive to Survive” series in recent years. Even Brad Pitt will be out on track this weekend, shooting scenes for the upcoming racing film “Apex” whilst driving a specially modified F2 car – albeit not during the actual Grand Prix itself, of course!
Last year’s British Grand Prix saw a frightening first-corner crash for Zhou Guanyu, many thrilling overtakes, and some of the very best duels of the entire season. That came as part of a frantic battle for the podium between home hero Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, and Sergio Perez. They traded places constantly around the sweeping turns of the 3.6 miles of the former World War II airfield. Carlos Sainz was the man to come out on top for his maiden Formula 1 victory, but if any of the British contenders such as George Russell or Lando Norris can emulate Hamilton’s podium from last year, the British crowd will reach fever pitch!
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British Grand Prix betting odds
| Driver | Team | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1.25 |
| Sergio Perez | Red Bull | 6.50 |
| Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 12.0 |
| Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 17.0 |
| Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 17.0 |
| George Russell | Mercedes | 26.0 |
Hamilton to hoist home trophy aloft?
Formula 1 predictions rely on a whole host of data and analysis, yet there’s something that no stats can account for when it comes to Lewis Hamilton and Silverstone. He’s won there eight times after all, and been on the podium 12 times. The Mercedes driver looks visibly lifted each year at the F1 British Grand Prix. Even in a struggling car last season he fought his way to the podium, and this year the package is a touch more competitive. If there’s a sniff of getting amongst the faster cars and into the top three, he’ll be there to take it.
Carlos Sainz was ruthless as he won last year’s edition of the race, and the Ferrari driver perhaps had the edge over his teammate in Austria last weekend, until a duff strategy played its part on Sunday. Even then he was a comfortable top-six finisher. His car clearly has the pace to finish there again at a track where Ferrari excelled last year.
With British Grand Prix odds of 2.8, this represents a better value option than the expected Max Verstappen win at 1.33. A tempting but lower-value alternative could be a Red Bull to Win and Fernando Alonso to place in the top six at 1.53.
🏎️ Lewis Hamilton on the podium and Carlos Sainz to finish in the top six
Will flying Ferrari deny Verstappen his Super Saturday?
Looking to Saturday is one way to extend those British Grand Prix odds while maintaining good value.
Red Bull are of course strong favourites to win over the weekend, but they don’t have a history of great qualifying at Silverstone. Their aero package is brilliant, but it has often proved slightly less well-suited to this circuit than others. This opens the door to their rivals slightly for Saturday. There’s a big chance of a damp or drying track mixing up the order a bit in quality, and the Ferrari was just 0.048 seconds away from pole position last weekend.
In the hands of either Charles Leclerc or Carlos Sainz, the scarlet car looks Saturday strong, especially with the new aero upgrades delivering extra performance. The prancing horse has a real chance of snatching pole if anything goes even slightly awry for Red Bull.
🏎️ Ferrari to win Saturday’s qualifying session
Saturday struggles yet serene on Silverstone Sunday?
For a somewhat wilder British Grand Prix F1 prediction, there’s a win from further back offering value.
Changeable weather and the usual grid penalties could easily see a couple of big contenders starting from 5th or beyond. Traditionally it’s hard to win from behind the front row, but even Red Bull are not used to locking out those top spots at Silverstone. A 5th placed start is not out of the question even for Max Verstappen. Yet his car is so quick that starting several places back, this year he would still be the favourite to cruise home in first.
Fernando Alonso said himself that he has “the second fastest car” this season. Sergio Perez has pace at Silverstone. Lewis Hamilton has a remarkable British Grand Prix record in his career. With Red Bull, Ferrari, Aston Martin, and Mercedes all capable of competing, 5th 6th, and 7th on the grid are likely to be packed with contenders come Sunday afternoon.
Recent races have shown that shocking tyre issues, spectacular crashes, or strategy blunders can all leave the order looking rather unexpected when the dust settles at Silverstone.
🏎️ Grid position of the winner, 5th 6th or 7th
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British Grand Prix FAQs
When does the British Grand Prix 2023 start?
Looking for the British Grand Prix 2023 start time? It will start at 15:00 local time in Silverstone, Northamptonshire. That means the formation lap gets going at 3pm in the UK, and 4pm if you’re on Central European Time, with the lights going out for the racing laps a couple of minutes later.
Where is the British Grand Prix 2023?
Where’s the British Grand Prix taking place? It’s being held at the Silverstone circuit in England, close to the bases of many of the Formula 1 teams. Silverstone hosted the first round of the 1950 World Championship and has been the permanent home of the British Grand Prix since back in 1987.
Where can I watch the British Grand Prix 2023?
Want to know where to tune in for the British Grand Prix? The British Grand Prix will be shown live on Channel 4’s free-to-air service in the UK, and it will also be available to watch for members of F1 TV or Sky Sports F1 subscribers. BBC Sport will also have live radio coverage of all sessions, and NOW TV has a streaming optional available via a day pass.
Who won the 2022 British Grand Prix?
Who was the winner of last year’s British Grand Prix? Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz was victorious in the 2022 edition of the race at Silverstone. He seized upon some ponderous strategy calls for his teammate Charles Leclerc, charging home for his first, and so far only, Formula 1 win.
Who is the British Grand Prix 2023 favourite?
Who is looking likeliest to win the British Grand Prix 2023? It has to be the runaway championship leader, Max Verstappen. The Dutch driver has comprehensively fought off his teammate to win the last five races, and will surely be the favourite going into all of the remaining races in 2023.
Who are the British Grand Prix 2023 contenders?
Which contenders could rival Max Verstappen for the win this Sunday? Veteran Fernando Alonso has been the second-fastest driver so far this season in a much-improved Aston Martin, racking up six podium finishes. Sergio Perez will undoubtedly have the pace to challenge in his Red Bull, and Ferrari pairs Sainz and Leclerc should be quick, too. 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton is always lifted by the British crowd, and as an 8-time winner at this circuit, he can never be counted out.
How many times has Max Verstappen won the British Grand Prix?
How many times has Max Verstappen been victorious in the British Grand Prix? Officially, none. There is a catch though, as Verstappen stood on the top step of the podium in 2020. Formula 1 had two races at Silverstone that year due to the COVID reshuffling of the calendar. Verstappen’s win was officially in the “70th Anniversary Grand Prix” rather than the British Grand Prix.
