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Lewis Hamilton ended his F1 race victory drought on Sunday at Silverstone, crossing the line in first place at the British Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton, emotionally, confessed to being unable to stop crying after ending his two-and-a-half-year winless streak by winning the British Grand Prix. He secured his 104th career victory in F1 by crossing the finish line ahead of Max Verstappen at Silverstone. Starting from the first row alongside his teammate George Russell, who later retired due to a water pressure issue, Hamilton was propelled into the lead by Mercedes after pitting one lap earlier than Lando Norris during changing track conditions. Despite Verstappen’s challenge, Hamilton clinched his ninth victory on home soil, setting a new record for most wins at a single circuit. Hamilton expressed profound gratitude to his team and fans for their unwavering support and dedicated effort throughout the years, especially in his final British Grand Prix with Mercedes. Despite doubts about his racing prowess during a period of Mercedes’ performance slump, Hamilton emphasized the importance of perseverance and the encouragement he received from his team and supporters.
