Lewis Hamilton clinched victory at the F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, marking his 104th career win and his first since the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2021. Hamilton's triumph came after a 57-race winless streak, finishing 1.5 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen from Red Bull.
McLaren had a standout performance, with Lando Norris securing third place and Oscar Piastri finishing fourth. This result marks a significant achievement for McLaren, showcasing their competitive edge in the current season.
Aston Martin also made a notable comeback, with both of its cars finishing in the points, securing the 7th and 8th positions. This performance follows two consecutive races where Aston Martin failed to score points.
The race saw several unexpected outcomes, including the retirement of George Russell and the underwhelming performance of Ferrari. Carlos Sainz finished in fifth place, while Charles Leclerc struggled throughout the race, finishing in 14th position. Sergio Pérez also had a challenging race, finishing 17th.
- The British Grand Prix standings are as follows: 1st place Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) with a time of 1h22′27′'059 and an average speed of 222.9 km/h, 2nd place Max Verstappen (Red Bull) at 1′’465, 3rd place Lando Norris (McLaren) at 7′’547, and 4th place Oscar Piastri (McLaren) at 12′’429.
- Other notable finishes include Nico Hülkenberg (Haas F1 Team) in 6th place, Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) in 7th, and Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) in 8th. Alexander Albon (Williams) finished 9th, and Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls) rounded out the top 10.
- The race was marked by the retirement of George Russell (Mercedes) and Pierre Gasly (Alpine), adding to the unpredictability of the event. This race also highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by Ferrari and Red Bull, with both teams failing to secure top positions.
