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Delevingne snubs Brundle during grid walk, how McLaren stole the show at Silverstone, and other big updates from around the world of Formula 1.
- Delevingne snubs Brundle during grid walk
- How McLaren stole the show at Silverstone
- Fantasy lessons from Silverstone
- Cooldown room debrief
- Post-race scenes from the paddock
Delevingne snubs Brundle during grid walk
Supermodel Cara Delevingne caused a stir at Silverstone by refusing an interview with F1 commentator Martin Brundle during his grid walk. Brundle approached Delevingne for a quick chat, but she shook her head and declined. Brundle responded by saying, "Well the deal is everyone has to speak on the grid," before moving away and sarcastically remarking, "All right, well I'm sure it would have been extremely interesting." The awkward encounter went viral on social media, with fans divided over who was at fault. Meanwhile, actor Brad Pitt also gained attention at Silverstone while filming a Formula One-inspired movie. Some fans compared the car he drove to a Duracell battery due to its design.
Click here to read the full article by Katherine Sidnell (ladbible.com)
How McLaren stole the show at Silverstone
McLaren's Lando Norris impressed the crowd at the British Grand Prix by initially leading the race and fighting off Max Verstappen. McLaren showed improved performance thanks to a recent upgrade, with their efficient aerodynamics giving them an advantage at high-speed circuits like Silverstone. However, Ferrari made strategic mistakes and struggled, finishing in ninth and tenth places. Verstappen's win was relatively unchallenged, with his only minor concerns being overheating tires and the windy conditions.
Click here to read the full article by Mark Hughes (motorsportmagazine.com)
Fantasy lessons from Silverstone
The Silverstone Grand Prix witnessed Max Verstappen's sixth consecutive race win, while two British drivers made it to the podium, continuing the trend of hometown heroes at the British Grand Prix. McLaren's upgrades surprised everyone as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished second and fourth, respectively, earning significant fantasy points. Sergio Perez's failure to reach Q3 for the fifth consecutive race didn't affect his performance in F1 Fantasy, where he scored well. Logan Sargeant and Zhou Guanyu emerged as the top budget drivers and Valtteri Bottas faced disqualification for failing to provide a sufficient fuel sample in qualifying. F1 Fantasy Tools launched the Team Analyzer, a new tool providing insights for fantasy players.
Click here to read the full article on f1fantasyhq.com
Cooldown room debrief
Watch as drivers Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton relieve the thrilling moments of the intense race.
Post-race scenes from the paddock
Behind-the-scenes glimpses captured Oscar Piastri being consoled by his family after an unlucky P4 finish, while Magnussen appeared disappointed. Meanwhile, the ecstatic crowd warmly welcomed Lando and Hamilton.