What happened: Attention at Silverstone shifts to Sprint qualifying, the session that sets the grid for the British Grand Prix Sprint. It follows the weekend's sole practice session, which set the early pace-setting benchmark before qualifying.

Why it matters: The compressed Sprint format leaves teams just one practice hour before results start to count, putting a premium on getting the car dialed in quickly. Track position earned in Sprint qualifying carries directly into Sprint points, raising the stakes on a home weekend for the British teams.

What to watch: Sprint qualifying decides the Sprint grid, with the Sprint race and main Grand Prix qualifying still to come across the Silverstone weekend.