2024 F1 British Grand Prix Results: Lewis Hamilton Triumphs in Thrilling Rain-Impacted Race
Yesterday, Formula 1 today witnessed a nail-biting 2024 British Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton claiming his ninth victory in his home grand prix. The Mercedes driver edged out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris in a race heavily impacted by rain.
The 2024 F1 British Grand Prix results saw Hamilton take the top spot, ahead of Verstappen by 1.465 seconds and Norris by 7.547 seconds. Oscar Piastri, also of McLaren, finished fourth, followed by Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz in fifth.
The thrilling race saw multiple lead changes, with Norris initially taking the lead from polesitter George Russell. However, Hamilton eventually overtook Norris to claim the win, his ninth in the British Grand Prix.
“It’s always an incredible feeling to win at Silverstone. The fans were amazing, and the rain made for a truly challenging yet exciting race.” – Lewis Hamilton
Verstappen, who started third, had a strong race, challenging Norris for second place. He ultimately finished second, with Norris taking the final podium spot. Piastri, who ran a strong race, finished fourth, ahead of Sainz.
The 2024 F1 British Grand Prix qualifying saw Russell take pole position, followed by Hamilton and Norris. However, the rain-impacted race saw several drivers struggle, including Charles Leclerc, who made a strategy error and finished 14th.
In the 2024 F1 standings, Hamilton’s win sees him gain valuable points, while Verstappen’s second-place finish keeps him in contention. Norris’s third-place finish moves him up the standings, while Piastri’s fourth-place finish sees him gain ground.
The 2024 F1 British Grand Prix fastest laps saw Carlos Sainz take the top spot, followed by Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. The fastest laps were set in the latter stage of the race, with several drivers pushing hard in the wet conditions.
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