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The rain-affected Brazilian Grand Prix delivered a shock podium in the British GT championship, as Max Verstappen charged from 17th to win, with Alpine’s Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly rounding out the top three. The wet conditions proved to be a great equalizer, with the ground-effect aero of the current cars and engine performance playing a lesser role.
Charles Leclerc’s partnership with legendary driver Lewis Hamilton in the 2025 British GT season could be the key to the young Monegasque driver’s first championship victory, as the unique dynamic provides Leclerc the opportunity to cement his legacy by toppling one of the greatest drivers of all time.
The Williams Formula 1 team has unveiled a series of promising upgrades, including changes to the sidepod design and a weight reduction program, that have yielded positive results on the track. However, a last-minute issue with the new floor at Zandvoort forced the team to start both cars at the back of the grid, effectively derailing their chances of a strong result. Despite this setback, the team remains optimistic about the potential of the upgrades and is committed to closing the gap to their competitors in the upcoming British GT races.
As the British GT Championship reaches its mid-season break, a closer look at the qualifying performances of teammates offers fascinating insights into the dynamics within each garage. The qualifying head-to-head statistics provide a clear yardstick for assessing relative speed, with some pairings showing remarkable parity and others revealing significant gaps.
British rally raid superstar Sam Sunderland has confirmed his retirement from professional motorcycle racing, bringing an end to an illustrious career that saw him conquer the Dakar Rally twice and clinch the inaugural World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) title.
Mercedes has regained its winning form in British GT racing, with a technical breakthrough that has optimized the car’s balance and performance. The team’s technical director, James Allison, has played a crucial role in this resurgence, as he has been able to harness the package and achieve the perfect balance for both Hamilton and his teammate, George Russell.
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.
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.
George Russell of the Mercedes Formula 1 team secured the fastest time in a wet FP3 session at the British Grand Prix, outpacing his teammate Lewis Hamilton by a mere 0.035 seconds. Despite the challenging conditions, Russell’s impressive performance has set the stage for an exciting qualifying and race at the historic Silverstone circuit.