2024 British Grand Prix Mid-Season Recap

Race Start

• George Russell starts strong, leading through the first corner
• Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen also have good starts
• Max Verstappen quickly overtakes Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton

Early Incidents

• Norman Aline’s collision with Alex Albon
• Contact involving Fernando Alonso and Nico Hulkenberg
• Rain expected in 7 laps, expected to last 10 minutes

Key Overtakes

• Charles Leclerc successfully passes Lance Stroll
• Lando Norris overtakes Max Verstappen with DRS
• Lando Norris gains on Hamilton and overtakes to take the lead

Changing Conditions

• Rain makes the track slippery
• George Russell and Piastri both run wide; Norris takes second place
• Rain significantly slows the track; debates on whether to pit

Pit Stop Strategies

• Verstappen and Hamilton are called in for intermediates
• Mercedes double-stacks their pit stops; Hamilton gains over Russell
• Russell told to retire the car due to issues
• Hamilton goes on slicks; well-timed change moves him ahead of Norris

Final Laps

• Verstappen overtakes Norris to secure second
• Lewis Hamilton wins the British Grand Prix
• Hamilton expresses gratitude to the team and fans

Summary

• Emotional win for Lewis Hamilton, his ninth at Silverstone, and 104th career win
• Strategic pit stops and managing changing conditions were crucial
• Mercedes executes well-timed pit strategies, securing a win for Hamilton