He died standing:Lewis Hamilton Defeats Max Verstappen to Secure Victory
The weather posed significant challenges early in the race, with rain pouring down on Northamptonshire. It seemed like nature might have been playing a role in favor of the Mercedes team, as the sun emerged and the skies cleared just in time for Lewis Hamilton to overtake Lando Norris for the lead on lap 40.
The key moment occurred when Norris was exiting a pit stop, and Hamilton managed to slip ahead of him, seizing the lead. The two drivers held the top positions until lap 48, when Max Verstappen executed a remarkable maneuver to pass Hamilton on the outside, taking the lead.
At that point, Hamilton had a lead of over three seconds ahead of Verstappen. He maintained this gap for the final four laps, ending his 50-race winless streak. His last win before Sunday was at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on December 5, 2021.
Hamilton’s victory also salvaged what had initially been a difficult day for the Mercedes team. George Russell, who began the race from pole position, was forced to retire on the 34th lap due to a suspected issue with his car’s water system.
After Russell’s retirement, Hamilton provided the English crowd with a memorable moment to celebrate. He had been close to winning in recent races, finishing in the top four in each of the last three events.
Hamilton’s victory was historic, as it gave him the record for the most wins on a single track by any F1 driver. He got to celebrate this milestone with his family.
