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F1 British Grand Prix LIVE: Times as Hamilton leads from Verstappen
Formula One returns to the home of British motor racing this weekend as Silverstone hosts the British Grand Prix.
George Russell was a shock winner last time out in Austria as the Mercedes driver capitalised on a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris late on in the race. Norris was fuming with Verstappen afterwards, setting their rivalry up nicely for Norris’ home race this weekend.
Verstappen leads the world championship by 81 points to Norris going into the British GP, a race he won last year. Russell, despite his victory, is still down in seventh. Lewis Hamilton is an eight-time winner at Silverstone and has finished on the podium in the last two years. Having not won since December 2021, the seven-time F1 world champion would love nothing more than to return to the top of the podium in front of a crowd who adore him.
Russell is on pole position for the race at Silverstone, leading a British top-three with Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton second on the grid and Lando Norris third.
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Lewis Hamilton leads British Grand Prix (51/52)
This is it then, just over one lap left, Hamilton producing a masterclass to manage these tyres.
Could he do it? Verstappen closing, +2.522 to bridge.
Saudi Arabia 2021 was Hamilton’s last win, he can taste it!
Jack Rathborn7 July 2024 16:25
Lewis Hamilton leads British Grand Prix (51/52)
It could be a sixth different race winner in what has been a varied season.
Hamilton is going to do it, not long now, +1.944 back is Verstappen.
Three corners, he can see the finish line.
Jack Rathborn7 July 2024 16:26
Lewis Hamilton leads British Grand Prix (50/52)
Hamilton holding on, 3.056 seconds ahead of Verstappen.
Sainz in the pits back down in fifth, hoping to take the fastest lap away from Verstappen.
His championship lead will stretch, but will he snatch the win from Lewis?
Jack Rathborn7 July 2024 16:23
Lewis Hamilton leads British Grand Prix (48/52)
It’s 1:29.0 for Piastri, the fastest lap, regret for McLaren after that strategic error.
It’s 0.404 seconds between Norris and Verstappen… Here we go!
Norris can’t defend, Verstappen on the outside and now we have a four-lap shootout between the world champion and Hamilton, incredible.
Jack Rathborn7 July 2024 16:20
Lewis Hamilton leads British Grand Prix (47/52)
Norris is going to be the difference for Hamilton, if he can hold off Verstappen a little longer…
What a race, late drama again at Silverstone, Red Bull urging their man to catch Norris.
There’s less than a second now between the Briton and the Dutch driver.
Top 10: Hamilton, Norris, Verstaappen, Piastri, Sainz, Hulkenberg, Stroll, Alonso, Albon, Tsunoda
Jack Rathborn7 July 2024 16:19
Lewis Hamilton leads British Grand Prix (45/52)
Lewis Hamilton is aiming to win a ninth British Grand Prix, it would break a tie with Michael Schumacher for the most wins at a single circuit.
It’s a 2.5-second lead to Norris in second, Verstappen back another 1.7 seconds.
Verstappen gunning for Norris, if he can get past, Hamilton will be vulnerable.
Jack Rathborn7 July 2024 16:17
Lewis Hamilton leads British Grand Prix (43/52)
A three-way battle, then, Hamilton defending from Norris (+2.604) and Verstappen (+2.992).
And Verstappen beats his own fastest lap, Red Bull looking rather smug currently. Wolff with a very serious look, Hamilton will have to manage these tyres to the end.
He’s closing in on Norris…
Jack Rathborn7 July 2024 16:13
Lewis Hamilton leads British Grand Prix (42/52)
The top three are separated by six seconds.
Verstappen on the hards and has fired up these tyres. The Red Bull driver looks happy, he’s poised back in third.
The Dutchman clocks the fastest lap of the race! 1:29.604!
Jack Rathborn7 July 2024 16:11
Hamilton leads British Grand Prix (40/52)
Lewis Hamilton has a two-second lead at Silverstone, remarkable scenes.
That was costly for Lando, with McLaren going for the softs and taking too long.
Top-10: Hamilton, Norris, Verstaappen, Piastri, Sainz, Hulkenberg, Stroll, Alonso, Tsunoda, Albon
Jack Rathborn7 July 2024 16:09
Hamilton leads British Grand Prix (39/52)
Some pivotal moves now, Max with the hard tyres…
Piastri on the mediums. McLaren have saved those for this moment. Norris still leads…
But not for long, a longer stop and Hamilton LEADS THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX!
Jack Rathborn7 July 2024 16:06
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