It’s the pits for Harry as British pair lose out

The prince brought added excitement to an already electric race as he toured the paddock, garages, pit lane and grid ahead of the event, then presented the trophy to Ferrari driver Alonso.

But Harry, 26, might have been disappointed by the result after saying before the race that he would be cheering for Britons Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. The McLaren pair missed out on podium spots with Red Bull rivals Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber taking second and third places.

Before the race, Harry said: “Obviously weather is playing a big part, as it always does at Silverstone. I’m hoping for rain, just because I think it will be better for McLaren but we will have to wait and see.”

But his wish did not come true, with some parts of the circuit staying dry.

Harry is now rumoured to be dating Button’s former girlfriend Florence Brudenell-Bruce, but their conversation stuck firmly to racing yesterday, with the Royal wishing both drivers a “safe drive”.

Race report: Sports Monday, Page 1.