Lewis Hamilton finally broke his nearly three-year winning drought at the dramatic, rain-affected 2024 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Starting second, Hamilton battled fiercely with his teammate George Russell and the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri over 52 laps. The race saw multiple lead changes as drivers switched to intermediate tires due to rain, and Hamilton took the lead after a well-timed switch to slicks.
As the track dried, a perfectly executed pit stop allowed Hamilton to leapfrog Piastri for the lead, while Russell’s hopes were shattered by a water system failure. The chase intensified over the final five laps, with Verstappen pushing hard to overtake Hamilton, who held his ground to win by 1.465 seconds. This victory marked Hamilton’s 104th career win and his last for Mercedes before moving to Ferrari.
Hamilton’s victory also shattered Michael Schumacher’s record for the most wins at a single track, as he clinched his ninth win at Silverstone. The final standings saw Hamilton on top, followed by Verstappen and Norris. Russell, unfortunately, did not finish due to mechanical issues, making way for Hamilton’s historic accomplishment.
