- Hamilton holds off Verstappen’s late charge for thrilling Formula 1 win at British GP
kept Piastri out a little longer, which ultimately cost him a chance of victory.
After the tire-change shakeup, Norris was just over three seconds ahead of Hamilton while Verstappen was drifting back at this point.
The next tire changes, with a little more than 10 laps remaining, proved crucial.
Verstappen, Hamilton and Norris made quick changes but McLaren took too long on Norris’ rears – 4.5 seconds – and he came out 2.4 seconds behind race leader Hamilton, with Verstappen now making up ground fast.
He couldn’t get close enough, though, and Hamilton’s win made it six different winners so far this season — compared to just three in 22 races last year.
Although Verstappen is not winning as much, he is still extending his gap because Norris is finishing behind him.
He is 84 points ahead of Norris in the standings, 255-171, with Charles Leclerc in third place with 150. Despite collecting 25 points for his win, Hamilton is eighth overall with 110.
Carlos Sainz Jr. finished Sunday’s race in fifth for Ferrari ahead of Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg, with Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), Alex Albon (Williams) and Yuki Tsunoda (RB) rounding out the top 10.
Sergio Perez apologized to Red Bull after qualifying in a dismal 19th, and started from the pit lane as his team made multiple part changes. He finished 17th, while Leclerc started 11th and pl
aced 14th.