F1 drivers prepare for British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:54 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The F1 grid will converge at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix this weekend. Notable participants include Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Lando Norris, and rookie Arvid Lindblad, marking Lindblad's first home race. Hamilton boasts an impressive nine victories at Silverstone, tying him for the most home wins with Michael Schumacher. Historical data shows Hamilton and Schumacher each have 15 home podiums. Other successful home drivers include Alain Prost with six French victories and British drivers Jim Clark and Nigel Mansell with five each.
- •Silverstone hosts the British Grand Prix this weekend
- •Five drivers are competing at their home event
- •Hamilton and Schumacher are tied for most home wins
- •Lindblad is set for his first home Grand Prix
- •Prost, Clark, and Mansell also excelled at home races
"F1.com has delved into the data to find out which F1 drivers have performed particularly well at their home race – and who on the current grid could be the next to score a first-time local victory.
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