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Lewis Hamilton Wins British GP, Ends 945-Day, 56-Race Drought with Record Ninth Victory

Jul 7, 2024, 03:46 PM

Lewis Hamilton has won the British Grand Prix, marking his first victory in nearly 1,000 days and his ninth win at Silverstone. This achievement sets a new record for the most wins at a single circuit in Formula 1 history. The emotional victory saw Hamilton in tears, both on the radio and on the podium, as he celebrated with his father. Hamilton expressed his overwhelming emotions, stating, 'I can't stop crying.' The win also ended a 56-race losing streak for the seven-time world champion, who had not secured a victory since 2021. The race, held in wet weather conditions, thrilled the home crowd and was described as an incredible event. Hamilton held off Max Verstappen to secure the win, ending a 945-day drought.