It's rare that I manage to find the time to do a race report these days, but the British Grand Prix was one that very much deserved a report of its own. Image credit: vladimirrys The suspicions of the paddock that Mercedes could find themselves closer to the sharp end on the smooth Silverstone surface … Continue reading 2022 British GP report | A race that deserved its own article
Finally, the flashpoint. Image credit: Reuters Lewis Hamilton delighted his home fans with victory at the British Grand Prix after recovering from a first-lap clash with title rival Max Verstappen. Saturday's sprint qualifying experiment had put Verstappen on pole, leaving Hamilton disappointed after a great performance in the regular qualifying format on Friday evening. When … Continue reading 2021 British GP report | Hamilton wins at home after Verstappen clash
One weekend, two races... Will the Sprint Qualifying format be a success? A disaster? Somewhere in between? Can Mercedes get back on terms with Red Bull at one of Hamilton's most successful tracks? Will their long overdue upgrades make a big difference? Track Length: 5.891 kmLaps: 52Race Distance: 306.198 kmMaximum Speed: 330 km/hLap Time at … Continue reading 2021 British GP preview
Who needs four tyres anyway? Image credit: Getty Images What had been a fairly processional race suddenly exploded into life - literally, in the case of three drivers' Pirelli tyres - with a couple of laps remaining at the 2020 British Grand Prix. The Mercedes pair had led comfortably throughout, despite a couple of early … Continue reading 2020 British GP report | Hamilton takes home victory despite last-lap puncture
Who will replace Sergio Pérez at Racing Point after his positive test?! If it is The Hulk, surely he won't finally get his podium in the ultimate redemption arc?!?! Can anyone challenge Mercedes? With a very different layout to the first three grands prix, will any teams suddenly prosper at Silverstone? Will Alexander Albon have … Continue reading 2020 British GP preview
History for Hamilton, fun for the fans. Image credit: Getty Images With some help from a fortunately timed safety car, Lewis Hamilton took a record-breaking victory at the 2019 British Grand Prix. Having been pipped to pole position by his teammate Valtteri Bottas on Saturday, Hamilton came out of the blocks quickly and looked thoroughly … Continue reading 2019 British GP report | Hamilton wins for record sixth time
Can Red Bull and/or Ferrari take momentum from their performance in Austria and challenge Mercedes again? Will there be another controversial stewarding decision to make? Will McLaren continue to cement their place at the front of the midfield? Is Gasly capable of a decent result that would alleviate at least some pressure? Can Hamilton make … Continue reading 2019 British GP preview
