Hamilton wins his home Grand Prix
British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit. Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the British Grand Prix. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra
Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton took his first Formula One victory in 945 days with a record ninth British Grand Prix win on Sunday.
The 39-year-old Mercedes driver’s last win before Silverstone was in Saudi Arabia on December 5, 2021, and yesterday was a record-extending 104th of his career.
Red Bull’s triple world champion Max Verstappen finished 1.4 seconds behind, extending his overall lead, and McLaren’s Lando Norris was third. Mercedes' pole-sitter George Russell retired with a suspected water system issue.
Hamilton shouted “I’ve been waiting for this” as he crossed the line.
Tears of joy for LH ❤️
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STILL WE RISE 🍾🍾🏆🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/6EtGCDGjAr
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) July 7, 2024
"I've been waiting for this," shouted Briton Hamilton after crossing the line in his Mercedes to claim a ninth victory at Silverstone, breaking a tie with Michael Schumacher for most wins at one track.
Lando Norris of McLaren was third.
Lando reflects on what might have been #F1 #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/Ln4fQc6ESR
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