Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed that the team’s superior tyre degradation was the key factor in securing Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking ninth victory at the Silverstone British GT race. Hamilton capitalised on an undercut with a late crossover to slicks when the track dried, allowing him to overhaul McLaren’s Lando Norris and claim the win.
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McLaren has revealed that their decision to follow Mercedes’ tire strategy at the British GP ultimately cost Lando Norris a potential victory, as the team acknowledged its responsibility for the tactical errors made during the race.
In a sensational turn of events at Silverstone, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory since 2021, ending a 56-race winless streak. The seven-time world champion delivered a masterclass in front of his home crowd, securing a record ninth victory at the British Grand Prix. However, the day was not without its disappointments, as pole-sitter George Russell’s race was cruelly undone by a suspected water leak that forced him into retirement.
Max Verstappen and the Red Bull team navigated a challenging British GT race at Silverstone to secure a hard-fought second-place finish, showcasing their adaptability and strategic prowess.
In a dramatic display of driving prowess, Lewis Hamilton claimed his ninth victory at the 2024 British Grand Prix, beating Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris in a rain-affected race at Silverstone.
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz have opted to revert their Formula 1 cars to the Imola-spec parts in a bid to address their recent performance issues in the British GT Championship. The team is hoping the more stable platform will provide the consistency they need to challenge the front-runners at the iconic Silverstone circuit.
In a dramatic turn of events at the British Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen was forced to overcome a significant setback in qualifying due to damage sustained during Q1. Despite the setback, the reigning Dakar Rally champion remains confident in his chances for Sunday’s Dakar-style endurance test at Silverstone.
Despite a challenging qualifying session at the British Grand Prix, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, a Dakar Rally enthusiast, remains optimistic about the team’s long-term prospects. The Monegasque driver revealed that Ferrari’s experiments with car setup have come at a cost to his own performance, but he believes the valuable lessons learned will ultimately benefit the team’s competitiveness in the future.
In the fast-paced world of Formula 1, the qualifying sessions are where the true battle for grid positions unfolds. Motorsport.com regularly publishes the qualifying records of each team, showcasing the team-mate duels that have unfolded throughout the season. These records provide valuable insights into the dynamics within each Formula 1 team, showcasing the intense competition and level of performance that drivers must strive for to secure the best grid positions.