New-look liveries, softer Pirelli tyres, and brand new drivers took to the track for the opening practice session at the British Grand Prix, as Arvid Lindblad made his Formula 1 debut, hopping into the RB21 in place of Yuki Tsunoda, and Paul Aron was in action for Sauber having been loaned out for two FP1 sessions by Alpine.

Lewis Hamilton set the pace in Friday's first practice session at the British Grand Prix. Hamilton, the most successful driver at Silverstone and winner of last year's race, set a laptime of 1:26.892,