Sports shorts: Hamilton criticises British GP scheduling, Williams to face Halep, Cricket World Cup final on free TV

Ten things from the world of sport on Friday 12 July

Lewis Hamilton celebrates with fans after winning the 2016 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton celebrates with fans after winning the 2016 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
(Image credit: Clive Mason/Getty Images)

1. Hamilton criticises British GP scheduling

Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has criticised the scheduling of the British Grand Prix which takes place on Sunday, at the same time as the men’s singles final at Wimbledon, the Cricket World Cup final and the Tour de France.

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