A new record has been set at Silverstone following Lewis Hamilton’s stunning win at the iconic track last weekend.
Hamilton showed he is still regarded as one of the greatest drivers of all time as the seven-time Formula 1 champion produced an unprecedented performance to claim his first win since December 2021. F1 CIRCLES: Hamilton declared F1- a GOAT competitor. . Verstappen on display at Silverstone
In difficult conditions, the Brit delighted his adoring home fans by holding off reigning world champion Max Verstappen on a track that has provided so many career highlights.
The 39-year-old, who will join Ferrari in 2025, was clearly emotional after the race as he paid tribute to his team for his final triumphant performance as a Mercedes driver at Silverstone.
Lewis Hamilton took his ninth victory at Silverstone on Sunday
It was his last appearance on the track for Mercedes before joining Ferrari
The record streak continues
Standing on the podium again at the British Grand Prix , Hamilton broke several records, including most race wins at a single track (nine) and winning seasons (16).
In a historic afternoon for British sport, it has now been revealed that the track’s single day attendance record has also been broken as 164,000 fans turned out to watch Sunday’s main event. The 2024 Grand Prix also had a record attendance of 480,000 over the weekend. The news will be welcomed by Silverstone chief executive Stuart Pringle, who was in the spotlight last month for claiming the collapse in ticket sales was partly due to Verstappen’s rise to the dominant force in the sport – at Hamilton’s expense.
Verstappen quickly dismissed the claims, while Hamilton accused organizers of raising ticket prices amid the ongoing cost of living crisis in Britain. NORTHWEST.
