2023 Formula One British Grand Prix

One week on from the Austrian Sprint, a more relaxed British Grand Prix awaits the Formula One paddock for Round 10 of the 2023 season. Here are all the stories heading into the weekend.

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Last week, the Formula One paddock was galivanting through the Austrian Alps. This week, they have a 450,000-person-strong attendance to deal with at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix. This is a race that always delivers action and competitiveness so expect excitement throughout the weekend.

Max Verstappen will certainly want to keep up his winning streak. But with several teams bringing further upgrades to this race, can Red Bull retain their advantage? Here's all you need to know about the weekend.

A circuit adored by all​

The British Grand Prix has almost always taken place at the infamous Silverstone circuit. This ex-Air Force base was converted into a race track in the 1950s and has been a staple of the F1 calendar ever since.



Whilst being a relatively flat venue compared to the likes of Spa, Laguna Seca and the Nordschleife, it certainly lacks none of the thrills. In fact, drivers often praise this fast circuit's challenge and excitement. But that doesn't mean it's a track only good for qualifying and time trials. In fact, it often produces some of the best races each year.

Fans love the British Grand Prix for exactly that. One can always expect great action as cars can run alongside one another and battle tooth and nail. But it's also thanks to an intense party atmosphere that descends on the circuit that is so infectious that it translates through a TV screen better than any other venue. This year will be no different with a 450,000-strong attendance predicted across the three days of on-track running.

More car upgrades​

Once again as we approach a new racing weekend, fans of certain teams will be pleased to learn that upgrades are coming to the cars this weekend. Mercedes and McLaren in particular have brought refreshed front wing designs in order to continue their respective fight backs to the front.

However, the big changes come aboard the Alpha Tauri, a team which has languished at the back of the pack all season. Hoping to fight their way back to the points, they are bringing several new parts to Silverstone. The list includes an all-new floor design along with a fresh diffuser. On a more visible note, the engine cover and rear wing are both significantly different. Finally, they are bringing a tweaked rear suspension design which will hopefully provide the drivers with more stability and confidence.



The other Alfa - Romeo - also did a lot of shopping over the past week. They too have had a put a lot of focus into their floor and diffuser design. This is another team that has spent much of the season uncharacteristically anonymous and will be hoping for more this weekend.

Finally, Haas, Red Bull, Aston Martin and Williams are all bringing minute changes to their cars in a more gradual upgrade curve.

Whilst these upgrades will certainly not flip the running order on its head, certain cars may appear closer to the front than previous races. This all helps in creating what one can only hope will be a fantastic 2023 British Grand Prix.

How to watch the 2023 British Grand Prix​

With that in mind, you won't want to miss any of the action. F1 TV will provide coverage for every on-track session. However, for those that can't spend the money on race cars going round in circles, the event will be live and free on Channel 4 in the UK as is the case every year. Furthermore, highlights packages of every session is posted to Youtube relatively quickly. Here are the sessions and times you won't want to miss.

Friday:​

Free Practice 1: 13:30 - 14:30 CET
Free Practice 2: 17:00 - 18:00 CET

Saturday:​

Free Practice 3: 12:30 - 13:30 CET
Qualifying: 16:00 - 17:00 CET

Sunday:​

British Grand Prix: 16:00 - 18:00

Are you excited for this year's Formula One British Grand Prix?