Lando Norris secured victory at the British Grand Prix after his teammate Oscar Piastri received a penalty, allowing Nico Hulkenberg to claim his first Formula 1 podium in his 239th start. Norris capitalized on Piastri’s penalty, maintaining his lead despite Piastri’s efforts to fight back, ultimately winning on home soil. Piastri’s penalty stemmed from a safety car infringement where he accelerated before slowing down abruptly during a restart, resulting in a 10-second penalty during his pitstop.
Hulkenberg’s strategic first pitstop for intermediates propelled him to third place, passing Lance Stroll for the position as DRS became available. The German successfully fended off Lewis Hamilton’s challenge and timed his final pitstop for slicks expertly, solidifying his podium finish. The race saw a mix of wet and dry conditions, with early pitstop gambles and multiple safety car periods setting the stage for intense battles throughout.
Piastri’s strong start was hindered by the penalty, allowing Norris and Hulkenberg to capitalize and secure top positions in the challenging race. Despite the changing weather conditions and intense competition, Norris and Hulkenberg delivered standout performances to clinch their respective podium finishes at Silverstone.
