FORMULA ONE icon Lewis Hamilton has made his return to the British Grand Prix.
And the Brit star will start from fifth place on the grid at Silverstone after a qualifying session which saw Carlos Sainz take his FIRST ever pole.
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But Hamilton's preparations this week had been marred by former three-time F1 champion Nelson Piquet's use of racist language against the 37-year-old.
Piquet is the father of Hamilton's rival Max Verstappen's girlfriend Kelly.
Verstappen is looking to secure another race win this year, as he closes in on a second consecutive F1 championship.
But Hamilton will be fighting for every corner at his home Grand Prix, as well Verstappen's title rival this season Charles Leclerc.
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When is the British Grand Prix?
- The British Grand Prix race will take place on Sunday, July 3 at the famed Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire and will get underway at 3pm BST.
- Carlos Sainz starts from pole, with Max Verstappen second and Charles Leclerc third.
What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
- The British Grand Prix will be shown live on Sky Sports F1.
- You can live stream all of the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
Can I watch for FREE?
Yes, you can. The British Grand Prix will also be broadcast live on Channel 4 on terrestrial TV.
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F1 British Grand Prix FULL SCHEDULE
Friday, July 1
- Practice One – 1pm
- Practice Two – 4pm
Saturday, July 2
- Practice Three – 12pm
- Qualifying – 3pm
Sunday, July 3
- British Grand Prix – 3pm
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