Lewis Hamilton secured an emotional and historic victory at the British Grand Prix on July 7, 2024, ending a 945-day winless streak that dated back to the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion narrowly beat Max Verstappen by 1.465 seconds, with Lando Norris completing the podium in third place.This triumph marks Hamilton’s ninth win at Silverstone, setting a new Formula 1 record for the most victories at a single circuit. The win also extends Hamilton’s own record to 104 career victories. Despite this achievement, Hamilton remains eighth in the championship standings with 85 points, while Verstappen continues to lead.The race was particularly poignant for Hamilton, as it’s likely his last British Grand Prix with Mercedes before his move to Ferrari in 2025. Overcome with emotion, Hamilton was seen in tears, celebrating with his parents Anthony and Carmen after the race. He dedicated the win to his team and fans, 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’.Hamilton’s victory came after a challenging period since 2021, during which he admitted to having doubts about his abilities and even considering quitting Formula 1. He credited his team and fans for helping him through these tough times, emphasizing the importance of perseverance.The race itself was marked by changing weather conditions, which Hamilton and Mercedes were able to capitalize on with a spot-on strategy. George Russell, Hamilton’s teammate who started from pole, unfortunately had to retire due to a suspected water system issue.As the Formula 1 season reaches its midpoint, with 12 of 24 races completed, the championship battle continues. Despite Hamilton’s emotional win, Verstappen maintains a significant lead in the drivers’ standings. The next race, the Hungarian Grand Prix, is scheduled for July 21, 2024.
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, dating back to December 2021.
- This was likely Hamilton’s last British GP with Mercedes before his move to Ferrari in 2025.
- Hamilton dedicated the emotional win to his team and fans, acknowledging their support during his challenging period.
Contradictionsđź‘ľSome sources report Hamilton’s winless streak as 945 days, while others mention it as a two-year drought or over 50 races.
These discrepancies likely stem from different ways of counting the time between wins.
