British Grand Prix 2024 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton delivered one of the most emotional victories of his illustrious career, winning his home British Grand Prix at Silverstone to end a 945-day victory drought dating back to Saudi Arabia 2021. The seven-time World Champion's record-breaking ninth Silverstone win came in his final season with Mercedes before his move to Ferrari, making the triumph even more poignant.

Teammate George Russell started from pole position but Hamilton seized the lead through superior race strategy and tire management. The race unfolded in mixed conditions with intermittent rain showers testing driver skill and team decision-making. Hamilton judged the conditions perfectly, maintaining his composure under immense pressure from Max Verstappen, who finished second for Red Bull. Lando Norris completed the podium in third for McLaren, while Carlos Sainz set the fastest lap.

The victory was Hamilton's 104th of his career, and the emotional scenes after the race - with the British crowd roaring their approval and Hamilton visibly moved on the podium - created one of the defining moments of the 2024 season. It proved that the 39-year-old remained a force to be reckoned with and provided Mercedes with a timely morale boost. The win also extended Hamilton's remarkable record of winning in every season of his F1 career.