What the teams said – Friday in Great Britain

Friday practice at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix saw McLaren's Lando Norris shine, topping FP2 with impressive pace, while Oscar Piastri aims to close the gap. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton led FP1, with Charles Leclerc close behind, showcasing strong high-speed performance despite balance concerns. Mercedes faced tyre wear issues, though Antonelli showed improvement in FP2. Red Bull's Max Verstappen struggled significantly with car balance, calling it "unbelievable," while Racing Bulls emerged as strong contenders, consistently in the top 10. Aston Martin evaluated upgrades, and Williams focused on reliability amidst a Carlos Sainz spin. Alpine and Haas face challenges, needing to unlock more performance for qualifying. Pirelli noted high tyre wear and potential graining, making a one-stop strategy marginal.