Last updated on .From the section Formula 1The British Grand Prix is live on BBC Radio 5 Live, with digital coverage on the BBC Sport websiteRed Bull's Max Verstappen set an imposing pace in first practice at the British Grand Prix on Formula 1's new-format weekend. Hamilton was 0.780secs behind Verstappen and when told of the gap, he said: "Where does that come from?" That will establish the grid positions for Saturday's 'sprint', a 17-lap race that will set the grid for the main Grand Prix on Sunday. The winner of the sprint race will be officially recognised as the driver who scored pole position. Hamilton said on Thursday that he needed to win both the sprint and the main Grand Prix to revive his title hopes.

Source: BBC July 16, 2021 14:44 UTC