Lewis Hamilton achieved a historic victory at the British Grand Prix on July 7, 2024, ending a 945-day winless streak that dated back to December 2021. This triumph marks Hamilton’s ninth win at Silverstone, setting a new Formula 1 record for the most victories at a single circuit. The seven-time world champion narrowly beat Max Verstappen by 1.465 seconds, with Lando Norris completing the podium in third place.The race was marked by changing weather conditions, which significantly influenced strategic decisions. Hamilton and Mercedes capitalized on this with a spot-on strategy, switching to soft tires at a crucial moment. Red Bull’s Helmut Marko suggested that if the race had been two laps longer, Verstappen might have clinched the victory.This win extends Hamilton’s own record to 104 career victories. The emotional significance of the moment was evident as Hamilton was seen in tears after the race, celebrating with his parents and team. He dedicated the win to his Mercedes team, saying, ‘This is my last race here with this team so I wanted to win this so much for them because I love them and I appreciate them so much’.Despite this triumph, the championship standings remain largely unchanged. Verstappen maintains a significant 84-point lead in the drivers’ championship. In the constructors’ standings, Red Bull leads with 373 points, followed by Ferrari (302) and McLaren (295), with Mercedes in fourth place at 221 points.The race also saw notable performances from other drivers. Nico Hülkenberg finished an impressive 6th for Haas, scoring 8 points. On the other hand, Sergio Perez had a disappointing race, finishing 17th, while Charles Leclerc struggled with tire strategy decisions, finishing out of the points.As the Formula 1 season reaches its midpoint, attention now turns to the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, where Hamilton will look to build on this emotional comeback victory.
Key points
- Lewis Hamilton won his ninth British Grand Prix, setting a new F1 record for most wins at a single circuit.
- The victory ended Hamilton’s 945-day winless streak, marking his 104th career win.
- Changing weather conditions played a crucial role in race strategy and outcome.
- Despite the win, Max Verstappen maintains a significant lead in the drivers’ championship.
Contradictions👾While most sources agree on Hamilton’s emotional state after the win, there are slight variations in the exact duration of his winless streak, with some reporting it as 31 months and others as 945 days.
