LEWIS HAMILTON has WON the British Grand Prix – and the British mogul has made history in the process!

The F1 legend started in second place on the grid behind compatriot George Russell before racing to a thrilling win.

And as a result, Hamilton has now broken Michael Schumacher’s record for most victories at Silverstone with nine.

Furthermore, it is Hamilton’s first win grand prix win since 2021!

PODIUM: Hamilton (1), Verstappen (2), Norris (3)
TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/F1
Live stream: Sky Sports app/NOW

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By Lloyd Canfield

Your Silverstone podium:

This is the look of the podium here at Silverstone, beautiful.

The F1 podium at Silverstone
The F1 podium at SilverstoneCredit: Reuters
 

By Lloyd Canfield

England 1, Netherlands 0

Lewis Hamilton got the better of Max Verstappen today in what is set to be a week of England vs Netherlands.

Gareth Southgate, over to you…

Lewis Hamilton got the better of Max Verstappen ahead of England vs Netherlands at the Euros
Lewis Hamilton got the better of Max Verstappen ahead of England vs Netherlands at the EurosCredit: EPA

By Lloyd Canfield

Final points standings

This is how the final standings look at the British Grand Prix:

    Lewis Hamilton
    Max Verstappen
    Lando Norris
    Oscar Piastri
    Carlos Sainz
    Nico Hulkenberg
    Lance Stroll
    Fernando Alonso
    Alex Albon
    Yuki Tsunoda

By Lloyd Canfield

Lewis Hamilton reacts:

“Can’t stop crying, I think it’s been since 2021, every day getting up to fight and train and put my mind to the task.

“This is my last race here with this team at the British Grand Prix and I wanted to win this so much for them because I love and appreciate them so much.

“I am forever grateful to everyone in this team, and to the incredible fans, I could see you lap by lap as I was coming round and there is no greater feeling than to finish at the front here.

“It’s still tough for anyone, but the important thing is how you continue to get up and you continue to dig deep even when you are at the bottom of the barrell… When I see my fans around the world they have been so supportive so thank you guys and God bless you.”

Lewis Hamilton was emotional in his post race interview with Jenson Button
Lewis Hamilton was emotional in his post race interview with Jenson ButtonCredit: Reuters
 

By Lloyd Canfield

Hamilton sobs over Mercedes radio

Emotional scenes at Silverstone, as Lewis Hamilton cannot stop crying over his team radio.

“Thank you so much guys, it means a lot, it means a lot to get this one.

“Thank you to the fans, I love you guys.”

Heart wrenching stuff, it really is.

He drives a victory lap around the track holding the Great British flag.

Lewis Hamilton sobbed on the team radio after an emotional race
Lewis Hamilton sobbed on the team radio after an emotional raceCredit: EPA

By Lloyd Canfield

Driver of the day

You guessed it, it’s Lewis Hamilton with 36% of the votes.

What a drive!

By Lloyd Canfield

LEWIS HAMILTON MAKES HISTORY AGAIN

LEWIS HAMILTON WINS THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX!

Sir Brian May waves the checked flag, and it’s a NINTH Silverstone win for the greatest racing driver of all time.

Sensational.

By Lloyd Canfield

FINAL LAP! Hamilton leads, Verstappen second

We are onto the final lap here, and Lewis Hamilton is leading the Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone!

It looks like he is going to win it as Verstappen hunts him down!

By Lloyd Canfield

Lap 50/52 – Hamilton leads, Verstappen second!

Here. We. Go.

It’s Lewis Hamilton in the lead who will need to defend against Max Verstappen to win this British GP, just like old times.

There are three laps to go, and just three seconds between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

By Lloyd Canfield

Lap 49/52 – Verstappen takes Lando Norris!

Lando Norris is doing his best to defend Max Verstappen who is trying to take his second place.

But Verstappen does brilliantly well to go past him on the outside.

By Lloyd Canfield

Lap 47/52 – Hamilton leads, Norris second

Lando Norris just about manages to escape Max Verstappen’s DRS zone.

There are less than FOUR seconds between the front three drivers right now.

By Lloyd Canfield

Lap 44/52 – Hamilton leads, Norris second

England and Netherlands are doing battle at Silverstone here, on the eve of the week that the two nations will do battle at the Euros.

Lewis Hamilton leads, as he chases a record-breaking ninth win at Silverstone in the British Grand Prix.

Verstappen is hunting down Lando Norris, who is doing valiantly to defend the Dutch driver.

This is TENSE.