Lewis Hamilton claimed an emotional and long-awaited record 104th career victory on Sunday (Monday Manila time) when he resisted Max Verstappen to triumph in vintage fashion at the British Grand Prix for a record ninth time.
Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton wipes his tears after winning the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone motor racing circuit in Silverstone, central England, on July 7, 2024.SILVERSTONE, United Kingdom – Lewis Hamilton claimed an emotional and long-awaited record 104th career victory on Sunday when he resisted Max Verstappen to triumph in vintage fashion at the British Grand Prix for a record ninth time.
Hamilton, who had not won since the 2021 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, delivered a masterclass in tyre and race management to secure his 150th podium finish for Mercedes. Two-time champion Fernando Alonso was eighth in the second Aston Martin, ahead of Williams' Alex Albon and Yuki Tsunoda of RB. Russell settled and by lap six led by 1.6 seconds with Hamilton 1.4 seconds ahead of Verstappen and the two McLarens.
With 15 to go, Hamilton reported that "the sun's coming out" before on lap 39 he, Verstappen and Piastri pitted together. Norris pitted a lap later losing the lead to Hamilton who measured his final stint to perfection, ending 56 winless races to a tumultuous home reception.Empower yourself! Essential tips for a mother pursuing health and wellnessBrazil put the cuffs on Justin Brownlee, and the mighty effort of Gilas Pilipinas ended in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament...
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