WEB Watch highlights from the 2021 Formula 1 British Grand Prix
A thrilling opening lap ended abruptly for championship leader Max Verstappen
A thrilling opening lap ended abruptly for championship leader Max Verstappen as he collided with rival Lewis Hamilton, ending his race. The incident occurred at Copse Corner, with Hamilton attempting to overtake Verstappen on the inside. The two cars made contact, sending Verstappen's Red Bull into the barriers. Verstappen was uninjured in the crash, but his retirement handed Hamilton a significant advantage in the championship standings.
Russell beats Hamilton Norris to Silverstone pole in British 1-2-3
In a surprise turn of events, George Russell took pole position for the British Grand Prix, ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. Russell's time of 1:26.767 was just 0.044 seconds faster than Hamilton's, with Norris a further 0.092 seconds behind. It was Russell's first career pole position, and the first for a British driver since Hamilton in 2017.
That was a qualifying session for the ages
The qualifying session for the British Grand Prix was one of the most dramatic in recent memory. The top three drivers were separated by less than a tenth of a second, and there were several incidents throughout the session. Sergio Perez crashed his Red Bull in Q1, while Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon collided in Q2. Despite the drama, Russell emerged victorious, and will start from pole position for the first time in his career.
Join us for the best bits as Lewis Hamilton edged out Max
Join us for the best bits of the British Grand Prix, as Lewis Hamilton edged out Max Verstappen to take his eighth victory at Silverstone. The two drivers collided on the opening lap, but Hamilton was able to recover and take the lead. Verstappen retired from the race after the collision, handing Hamilton a significant advantage in the championship standings.
Lewis Hamilton overcame first lap contact with title rival Max Verstappen and a 10-second penalty to take an eighth British Grand Prix win at..
Lewis Hamilton overcame first lap contact with title rival Max Verstappen and a 10-second penalty to take an eighth British Grand Prix win at Silverstone. The victory was Hamilton's second of the season, and it moved him 25 points clear of Verstappen in the championship standings. Hamilton's win was also a record-breaking eighth at Silverstone, making him the most successful driver in the history of the British Grand Prix.
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