Lewis Hamilton achieved a remarkable victory at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, breaking a nearly 1,000-day winless streak. This triumph marked his first win in almost three years, with his last victory being at the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. This period without a win was the seventh-longest drought in Formula 1 history, spanning 56 races.
Hamilton’s victory not only extended his own record for the most F1 wins, bringing his total to 104, but also saw him become the first driver to win the same Grand Prix nine times, surpassing the previous record held jointly with Michael Schumacher. This win at Silverstone was particularly significant as it marked his 12th consecutive podium finish at the circuit and his 15th overall, setting a new record for the most podium finishes at a single track.
Hamilton’s victory came in his 344th race, making him the first driver to win a Grand Prix after making 300 starts. At 39 years and 182 days old, he also became the oldest driver to win an F1 race in the 21st century. Additionally, he set a new record for the longest gap between his first and most recent F1 victories, with 17 years and one month separating them, surpassing Kimi Raikkonen’s previous record of 15 years.
Furthermore, Hamilton’s win at Silverstone meant he has now won a Grand Prix in 16 different seasons, a first in F1 history. The race also marked his 199th podium finish overall and his 150th with Mercedes. Over his career at Silverstone, Hamilton has led a total of 367 laps, further cementing his dominance at the circuit.
