Formula 1 drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri has said he believes any of the top four teams are in with a chance of victory this weekend.
The Australian enters the British Grand Prix — round 12 of 24 in the 2025 season — with a 15-point lead over McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
Red Bull's defending champion Max Verstappen is 61 points adrift of Piastri following his retirement from last weekend's race in Austria.
Piastri had a race-long battle with Norris in Austria, with the Australian settling for second.
Despite McLaren dominating last week, and holding a commanding lead in the constructors' championship, Piastri has predicted that any of the top four teams have a shot at winning this weekend.
“Let’s wait and see, I don’t think it will just be two McLarens this time," Piastri said.
"I think Mercedes will probably be quick, Red Bull honestly, you never really know, but they’ve been quick here in the past.
"Ferrari as well looked to be a little bit stronger in Austria, so let’s see.
“It’s a track I always enjoy, and I’m expecting it to be a good fight with whoever it is.”
Norris's win in Austria was his third grand prix triumph of the season.
However, Norris's previous wins in 2025 have been followed by a Piastri triumph at the following grand prix.
When quizzed, Piastri said it was nothing more than a coincidence that he had responded to his teammate's success with victory in the following round.
“I just go into every weekend trying to do my best, go in with the best state of mind that I can and I think I’m always learning things about myself, about how I need the car as well, and [I’m] learning lessons all the time," he said.
When does the F1 British Grand Prix begin?
Here is when the Formula 1 British Grand Prix will begin in each of Australia's states and territories.
- AEST: Monday, July 7, 12am: NSW, Vic, Qld, Tas, ACT
- ACST: Sunday, July 6, 11:30pm: South Australia and Northern Territory
- AWST: Sunday, July 6, 10pm: Western Australia.
How can I watch the F1 British Grand Prix?
Fox Sports and its streaming platform Kayo will be broadcasting the British Grand Prix.
Those watching on Foxtel can watch the race on Fox Sports, channel 506.
You can follow all the action with the ABC Sport live blog, from pre-race drama to the post-race synopsis.
What do I need to know about the Silverstone track?
Silverstone has always been about speed.
The circuit in its current form has several fast corners, designed to challenge a driver's willingness to keep their foot on the throttle.
The most famous of these is Maggots and Becketts, a pair of corner combinations that stretch from turns 10 to 14.
A driver needs to maintain high speed throughout the twisting sequence, or be vulnerable to attacks on the following straight.
But perfection is required, otherwise a driver will be taking a trip through the grass (at best) and risks tumbling down the order.
Turns 6 and 15, at the end of the DRS zones, provide excellent overtaking opportunities.
Fast facts about the F1 British Grand Prix
- First grand prix — 1950
- Number of laps — 52
- Lap distance — 5,891 metres
- Race distance — 306.198 kilometres
- Fastest lap — 1:27.097 Max Verstappen (2020)
