2024 British Grand Prix Mid-Season Recap

Jul 17, 2024

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