Behind the Scenes

On track, the team was able to capitalize on the upgrades introduced in Austria. Checo Perez passed the checkered flag P15, up five spots from his P20 start, while Valtteri Bottas finished P17, up a spot from start in P18.

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SILVERSTONE. CARRY THE SPEED.

Silverstone rewards aerodynamic confidence above all else. High-speed sequences like Maggots, Becketts and Chapel form a continuous test of balance, where even the smallest instability disrupts the entire rhythm of the lap. Downforce is critical, but so is efficiency. Cars must maintain speed across long, exposed straights while remaining stable through sustained lateral loads. Wind plays a continuous role, shifting across the open circuit and influencing braking distances and corner entry behaviour. Tyres endure prolonged stress, particularly through the fast corners where sustained forces build heat across the surface. Managing degradation without sacrificing outright pace becomes central to race execution. Overtaking opportunities exist, but they are earned — often through building momentum over multiple corners rather than relying on a single braking zone. Silverstone is not about isolated brilliance. It’s about sustaining it — corner after corner, lap after lap.