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Our predictions and race preview ahead of the British Grand Prix 2023. <\/p>

By Michael Potts\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 03 July 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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The British Grand Prix is a highlight of the sporting calendar, with Formula 1 cars set to blast around the iconic twists and turns of Silverstone this weekend.<\/p>\n

Max Verstappen enters the race as the overwhelming favourite to perch himself atop the podium, while the rest of the grid scrambles to keep up with his electrifying pace up-front.<\/p>\n

Charles Leclerc punched in a solid performance to claim a much-needed second place finish in the Austrian Grand Prix last time out, but he knows he must deliver more big displays to maximise his potential output with Ferrari.<\/p>\n

Watch the British Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1<\/a> and Channel 4 on TV and online<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
Silverstone rarely serves up a drab offering, and there are plenty of bubbling storylines as we approach the British Grand Prix \u2013 across the whole grid.<\/p>\n
RadioTimes.com<\/a> brings you our predictions and storylines to watch ahead of the British Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
Check out more Formula 1 coverage: F1 calendar 2023<\/a> | How to watch F1 on TV<\/a> | F1 beginner\u2019s guide<\/a> | F1 highlights<\/a> | F1 presenters<\/a> | F1 on Channel 4<\/a><\/strong><\/p>
British Grand Prix 2023 preview<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Perez waning, Ferrari gaining<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Sergio Perez is under pressure. He started the campaign in sparkling form, with two victories from his opening four races, but has simmered down to achieve just one podium in his last four outings.<\/p>\n
The Mexican driver was eliminated early from qualifying in Austria due to repeated infringements of track limits, a move that subsequently limited his chances of success in the race itself.<\/p>\n
His downturn has coincided with flashes of greatness from Charles Leclerc, who finished second in Austria, while Carlos Sainz remains a solid top-six contender. Ferrari will hope to squeeze Perez as much as possible in the weeks to come.<\/p>\n
2. British stars on the rise<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell had built a solid platform in the weeks leading up to Austria, and there\u2019s said to be a major upgrade to their Mercedes cars coming at Silverstone. They look like genuine contenders for the podium in the British Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
And let\u2019s not forget Lando Norris, who finished fourth in Spielberg following a blockbuster display in a dismal season with McLaren.<\/p>\n
It was the team\u2019s highest individual performance of the season so far, aided by former teammate Sainz\u2019s post-race penalty \u2013 and demotion \u2013 for exceeding track limits. He will be determined to put in another top performance on home soil.<\/p>\n
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