British GP Weather: Could Rain Stop Lando Norris or Help Lewis Hamilton?
The 2025 British Grand Prix is shaping up to be a thriller not just because of the intense battle between McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes, but thanks to the unpredictable British summer that might throw the race wide open.
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After a blistering start to July across the UK, with temperatures soaring past 30°C earlier this week, fans headed to Silverstone could be in for a very different spectacle as F1 hits the historic track on July 4-6. The latest forecasts point to overcast skies and a real chance of rain just when it matters most.
Thursday's pre-weekend build-up looks ideal for fans setting up camp or enjoying the opening concert headlined by Sam Fender. With temperatures reaching 23°C and virtually no risk of rain, expect packed grandstands and buzzing energy as Sky Sports also kicks off their live coverage with the 'F1 Show.'
Friday practice should run uninterrupted under similar sunny skies, with the mercury climbing to 25°C. FP1 begins at 7:30 AM ET and FP2 follows at 11:00 AM ET critical sessions as teams fine-tune their setups ahead of what could be a very different Saturday and Sunday.
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By the time qualifying rolls around on Saturday, however, the British weather might live up to its chaotic reputation. Temperatures are forecast to dip to around 21°C, with a 40% chance of rain — conditions that could play right into Mercedes' hands.
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Lewis Hamilton, still chasing his first win with Ferrari, might relish the opportunity to master a slippery track, just as he did so many times at Silverstone in the past.
Come race day on Sunday, fans could see more drama. Drizzle is expected in the morning that could impact the Formula 3 undercard, and there remains a 30% chance of showers by lights out. Last year, similar weather turned the race into a strategic chess match, which Hamilton famously conquered for a record ninth British GP victory.
Could rain derail local favorite Lando Norris and McLaren's dominance this year, or hand a lifeline to Hamilton to home soil? With a soaked Silverstone always capable of rewriting the script, this weekend might just serve up another classic.
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Related: Lewis Hamilton Urges Ferrari to Forget 2025 and Chase 2026 Breakthrough
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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