Ferrari driver ends 150-race winless streak in Formula 1.
Ferrari dithered for several laps before eventually instructing Sainz to cede position to the faster Leclerc. From there the win looked likely for Leclerc, but when the safety car was deployed the race leader was kept out on harder tires. Leclerc defended exceptionally in his bid to hold onto position, including an astonishing hang-around-the-outside of Lewis Hamilton atIt was an open goal amid Verstappen’s woes but 13 points went begging for Leclerc.
Silverstone had been expected to suit Mercedes given its fast and flowing layout, the relatively smooth surface, not to mention Hamilton’s own ability around a circuit where he thrives. Hamilton jumped from fifth to third at the first start but was then put back to fifth at the second start—and dropped behind Lando Norris.
There was a fortunate escape at Silverstone after police warnings over a potential track invasion by protestors materialized. A group from an organization called Just Stop Oil made their way onto the Wellington Straight on the opening lap. by which time the cars had slowed due to the red flag. The potential consequences don’t bear considering. Seven people were arrested and swiftly removed from the track.
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