British Grand Prix 2023 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Max Verstappen continued his record-breaking run with an eighth consecutive victory at the British Grand Prix, dominating at Silverstone despite the passionate home crowd desperately hoping for a Mercedes or McLaren upset. The Dutchman claimed another maximum points haul, securing pole position, leading every lap, and setting the fastest lap to extend his unprecedented winning streak.

Lando Norris delivered a breakthrough performance for McLaren with a brilliant second place, demonstrating the team's gradual progress with their development upgrades. The young British driver delighted the home fans with an aggressive drive that earned him his first podium of the season. Lewis Hamilton secured third place for Mercedes in front of his adoring home crowd at Silverstone, but the seven-time champion remained a distant spectator to Verstappen's dominance despite Mercedes' recent improvements.

The race was run in dry conditions after a wet qualifying session had threatened to mix up the order. Sergio Perez could only manage fifth behind George Russell, continuing his difficult mid-season slump. Verstappen's eighth consecutive win broke his own record set just one week earlier in Austria, and his championship lead ballooned to 99 points. The performance left rivals and fans wondering if anyone could stop Red Bull's total domination of the 2023 season.