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‘Formula One – Qatar Airways British Grand Prix 2024 – Race Highlights’. action from Silverstone Circuit – Silverstone, England.
Race Highlights
Hamilton Takes Historic Ninth British Grand Prix Win at Silverstone!
Lewis Hamilton dominated his home race at Silverstone, clinching a historic ninth British Grand Prix victory. This win marks several milestones for the champion driver:
First ever driver to win nine times at the same track.
104th career victory for Hamilton.
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris finished a close second and third respectively, making it an exciting race.
Key Moments of the Race:
Mercedes Dominates the Start: Russell and Hamilton held first and second place early on.
Gasly’s Early Exit: Gasly became the first driver to retire from the race.
Norris Takes the Lead: A strong showing from Norris saw him overtake Verstappen and briefly lead the race.
Russell’s Heartbreaking Retirement: Starting from pole position, Russell’s race was cut short due to car failure.
Hamilton Clinches Victory: With strategic pit stops and holding the lead, Hamilton secured a well-deserved win.
Verstappen Finishes Second: Despite a strong challenge, Verstappen couldn’t quite dethrone Hamilton.
Norris Secures Podium Finish: A crowd-pleasing podium finish for Norris on home soil.
Looking for More Information?
Here are some resources to learn more about the race:
Official F1 Website: https://f1tv.formula1.com/
Race Results: You can find the official race results with final positions and driver information on the F1 website.
The upcoming races will be crucial in determining the 2024 championship. Will Mercedes continue their resurgence, or can Red Bull bounce back? Keep an eye on the development battle between the teams and the performances of young drivers like Norris and Piastri.