Lewis Hamilton Wins British Grand Prix, Secures Record Ninth Victory at Silverstone in 945 Days

Jul 7, 2024, 03:51 PM

Lewis Hamilton secured his first Formula 1 victory in 945 days by winning the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. This win marks Hamilton's record ninth victory at his home circuit and his 104th career win. The race, held in wet weather conditions, was especially significant as it was Hamilton's last British Grand Prix driving for Mercedes. Hamilton was emotional, breaking down in tears and embracing his father after the win. He held off a late charge from Max Verstappen to clinch the victory. McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri also performed well but were ultimately outmaneuvered by Hamilton's strategy. Bono joined Hamilton on the podium. The final race classification saw Hamilton in first place, followed by Verstappen and Norris in P3, with Piastri in P4.