British Grand Prix 1988 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Ayrton Senna delivered a commanding victory at Silverstone's British Grand Prix, dominating from pole position while teammate Alain Prost retired with engine failure. The Brazilian's fifth win of the season gave him crucial championship momentum, while Nigel Mansell salvaged second place for Williams-Judd in front of his adoring home crowd. Alessandro Nannini completed the podium for Benetton, securing a career-best result that demonstrated Ford's naturally aspirated V8 could occasionally challenge when McLaren's reliability faltered.

The British Grand Prix marked a significant turning point in the championship battle, as Senna's victory combined with Prost's retirement allowed the Brazilian to close the points gap substantially. His performance at Silverstone showcased why many considered him the fastest driver on the grid, as he controlled the race with the same dominance he'd shown at Monaco before his crash. Mansell's second place delighted the partisan Silverstone crowd, though Williams' naturally aspirated Judd engine left them hopelessly outmatched against McLaren-Honda's superior power and reliability. The race demonstrated that while Prost led the championship, Senna's superior speed was gradually accumulating the wins needed to challenge for the title.