During Friday’s practice sessions, Red Bull proved to be the leading force, with Max Verstappen securing the top position in both sessions on the superbly performing RB19.
In celebration of its 800th Grand Prix, Williams exhibited an exclusive livery at Silverstone, and Alex Albon represented the team well by ranking third-fastest in both practice sessions.
Wondering when the British Grand Prix qualifying starts?
Silverstone will host the British GP qualifying at 3pm local time (+1 GMT).
Here’s the global time conversion for Friday, July 08, 2023:
14:00 GMT / 15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST / 16:00 SAT / 17:00 EAT / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT / 00:00 AEST (Sunday) / 23:00 JST / 19:30 IST
If your country or region isn’t listed, visit the schedule page for broadcast times tailored to your local timezone.
Listed below are the 2023 Formula 1 British Grand Prix session timings across various timezones:
| Session | GMT | BST | CEST | ET | PT | AEST | JST | IST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP1 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 13:30 | 07:30 | 04:30 | 21:30 | 20:30 | 17:00 |
| FP2 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 11:00 | 08:00 | 01:00¹ | 00:30¹ | 20:30 |
| FP3 | 10:30 | 11:30 | 12:30 | 06:30 | 03:30 | 20:30 | 19:30 | 16:00 |
| Q | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 10:00 | 07:00 | 00:00¹ | 23:00 | 19:30 |
| Race | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 10:00 | 07:00 | 00:00¹ | 23:00 | 19:30 |
How can I access the qualifying event?
Formula 1 broadcasts are available live globally. Here’s a shortlist for various regions:
Europe: Austria – Servus TV / ORF, Belgium – RTBF / Telenet / Play Sports, Croatia – Sport Klub, Czech Republic – AMC, Denmark – TV3+ / TV3 Sport / Viaplay, Finland – Viaplay / V sport + / V sport 1, France – Canal+, Germany – Sky, Greece – ANT1 / ANT1+, Hungary – M4, Italy – Sky, Netherlands – Viaplay / Viaplay Xtra, Norway – V sport 1 / V sport + / Viaplay, Poland – Viaplay, Portugal – Sport TV, Spain – F1 DAZN, Sweden – Viaplay / V sport motor / TV 10, Switzerland – SRF / RSI / RTS, UK – Sky Sports F1
Americas: USA – ESPN2, Canada – RDS / RDS2 / TSN / Noovo, Latin America – ESPN
Asia: China – CCTV/ Great Sports TV / Guangdong Television Channel, India – F1 TV only, Japan – Fuji TV / DAZN, Malaysia – beIN SPORTS, Indonesia – beIN SPORTS, Singapore – beIN SPORTS, Thailand – beIN SPORTS, Turkey – S Sport / S Sport Plus, Vietnam – K+
Oceania: Australia – Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo, New Zealand – Sky
Africa: Africa – SuperSport
Can I stream the qualifying?
In selected countries, viewers can subscribe to F1 TV to stream the qualifying on their preferred device. Certain local broadcasters, like Sky TV (UK) and Movistar (Spain), also provide on-demand services.
Stay tuned to F1 Flow.com for the most recent news from Silverstone all weekend, including live commentary during Saturday’s qualifying.
Below are the results from the British GP – FP1 & FP2:
FP1 Results:
- Max Verstappen – Red Bull (1’28.600)
- Sergio Perez – Red Bull (1’29.048)
- Alex Albon – Williams (1’29.089)
- Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin (1’29.268)
- Charles Leclerc – Ferrari (1’29.280)
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FP2 Results:
- Max Verstappen – Red Bull (1’28.078)
- Carlos Sainz – Ferrari (1’28.100)
- Alex Albon – Williams (1’28.296)
- Sergio Perez – Red Bull (1’28.342)
- Logan Sargeant – Williams (1’28.766)
[VIEW FULL RESULTS]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about F1 British GP Qualifying
When does the qualifying for the British Grand Prix start?
The qualifying for the British Grand Prix will commence at 3pm local time (+1 GMT) at Silverstone on Friday, July 08, 2023.
What is the global time conversion for the British Grand Prix qualifying start time?
Here’s the global time conversion: 14:00 GMT / 15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST / 16:00 SAT / 17:00 EAT / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT / 00:00 AEST (Sunday) / 23:00 JST / 19:30 IST.
How can I watch the F1 British GP qualifying?
Formula 1 is broadcast live in nearly every country around the world. In the text, a region-specific list of channels has been provided.
Can I stream the British GP qualifying online?
Yes, you can stream the qualifying session online. F1 TV is available for subscription in selected countries. Local broadcasters like Sky TV (UK) and Movistar (Spain) also offer on-demand services.
Who led the Friday practice sessions at the British Grand Prix?
Red Bull, with Max Verstappen, led the way during Friday’s practice sessions, finishing at the top in both sessions. Alex Albon of Williams also showed a strong performance, ranking third-fastest in both sessions.
