British Grand Prix 2024: Hamilton wins at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix 2024 by 1.465s from Max Verstappen after starting second, while Verstappen kept the drivers' lead on 255 points.
Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix on 7 July 2024 at Silverstone Circuit, finishing 1.465 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. Hamilton started second for Mercedes, while Verstappen took second for Red Bull from fourth on the grid.
Race
Lando Norris finished third for McLaren after starting third, 7.547 seconds behind the winner. Oscar Piastri took fourth for McLaren from fifth on the grid.
Carlos Sainz finished fifth for Ferrari from seventh on the grid, and Nico Hülkenberg was sixth for Haas F1 Team after starting sixth. Lance Stroll placed seventh for Aston Martin from eighth, while Fernando Alonso added eighth after starting 10th.
Alexander Albon finished ninth for Williams after starting ninth, and Yuki Tsunoda claimed 10th for RB F1 Team from 13th on the grid.
Championship
Verstappen remained first in the drivers' championship after round 12 with 255 points despite finishing second at Silverstone. Norris stayed second on 171 points, and Charles Leclerc held third on 150 points.
Fastest lap
Sainz set the fastest lap for Ferrari on lap 52 with a 1:28.293.