Championship leader Max Verstappen dominated the opening practice session at Silverstone on Friday as the teams prepare for the inaugural Sprint which will decide who starts in pole position for Sunday’s British Grand Prix. 

Red Bull driver Verstappen, who has won the last three races and holds a 32-point lead at the top of the drivers’ standings, chose soft tyres and produced a lap that was 0.779secs quicker than the McLaren of Lando Norris, who was on mediums.