British Grand Prix 2008 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton produced a sensational wet-weather masterclass to win his home British Grand Prix at Silverstone, dominating the rain-soaked race by over a minute in one of the greatest individual performances in Formula 1 history. The young Briton's virtuoso drive in treacherous conditions silenced his critics after recent errors and reignited his championship challenge, while championship leader Felipe Massa could only manage 13th place after spinning off in the torrential rain.

Starting from fourth on the grid after teammate Heikki Kovalainen claimed pole position, Hamilton surged through the field as the heavens opened at Silverstone. The McLaren driver looked like he was driving on a different track to his rivals, dancing through the standing water and spray with supreme confidence and car control. His pace advantage was astonishing - he lapped the entire field except second-placed Nick Heidfeld, winning by over 68 seconds in conditions so bad that several drivers struggled to even keep their cars on the circuit. It was a performance that drew comparisons to Ayrton Senna's legendary wet-weather drives.

Heidfeld secured a brilliant second place for BMW Sauber, over a minute behind Hamilton but well clear of third-placed Rubens Barrichello, who gave Honda their first points of the season in an otherwise dismal campaign. The race was marked by numerous offs and spins, with Massa, Kimi Räikkönen, and many others falling victim to the conditions. Hamilton's victory cut Massa's championship lead dramatically and proved that the title fight was far from over. The British crowd erupted as their hero crossed the line, celebrating one of Silverstone's most memorable victories and a performance that would become the stuff of legend in British motorsport folklore.