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British Grand Prix LIVE: F1 result as Lewis Hamilton grabs late win after Max Verstappen crashes on lap one

Follow the fallout from Silverstone, where Hamilton triumphed despite a 10-second penalty

Alex Pattle
Monday 19 July 2021 09:10 BST
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Hamilton v Verstappen in numbers

Lewis Hamilton won the Formula One British Grand Prix on Sunday after Max Verstappen crashed out on lap one after a coming-together with his title rival.

Championship leader Verstappen started in pole position at Silverstone after winning the inaugural F1 Sprint race on Saturday, but the Red Bull driver’s left rear tyre hit Hamilton’s front right tyre on the Copse corner on the opening lap, leading the Belgian to spin off the track and hit the barrier hard at approximately 180mph. Verstappen, who had won the last three grands prix ahead of Sunday’s event, emerged from his wrecked car and was checked by medical staff before being transported to a local hospital.

In the immediate aftermath of the crash, which resulted in Hamilton receiving a 10-second penalty, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc surged past the Briton and into the lead. A red flag followed, leading to a 40-minute suspension of racing, but Leclerc retained his focus for a standing restart and would retain his lead for 49 laps. Hamilton was hunting the Monegasque, however, and finally caught Leclerc on Copse with just two laps to go in a dramatic finish.

Hamilton saw out the final laps to record his third straight British GP victory, seventh in eight years, and eighth overall. In doing so, the defending champion – second in the drivers’ standings – closed the gap to Verstappen to eight points in the race for the title.

Follow the fallout from the Formula One British Grand Prix below.

F1 British Grand Prix: Hamilton wins

Full race report here:

Lewis Hamilton wins British Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashes in clash with rival

Championship leader Verstappen was transported to a local hospital while Hamilton triumphed despite a 10-second penalty

Alex Pattle18 July 2021 17:53

F1 British Grand Prix: Hamilton wins

More from Horner:

“[Hamilton] has put a competitor in hospital.

“I don’t care what Lewis said. For me, that’s a hollow victory. [Ten seconds] wasn’t much of a penalty, was it?”

Alex Pattle18 July 2021 17:27

F1 British Grand Prix: Hamilton wins

“I hope Lewis is very happy with himself,” says a bemused Christian Horner.

Alex Pattle18 July 2021 17:24

F1 British Grand Prix: Hamilton wins

Hamilton says he decided to “take [the penalty] on the chin”, but that he wasn’t going to let it distract him.

Alex Pattle18 July 2021 17:15

F1 British Grand Prix: Hamilton wins

“This is such a proud moment for me,” says Hamilton on the car radio.

He sounds a little emotional.

That’s his third straight British Grand Prix win, his seventh in eight seasons, and eighth overall.

The Briton emerges from his car, Union Jack in hand, to cheers and chants.

Alex Pattle18 July 2021 17:09

F1 British Grand Prix: Hamilton wins

“Lewis, we never give up, we never give up. It’s still on.”

That’s the message from the Mercedes team.

“Damn right,” Hamilton responds.

Alex Pattle18 July 2021 17:07

F1 British Grand Prix: Hamilton wins

Lewis Hamilton wins British Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashes in clash with rival

Championship leader Verstappen was transported to a local hospital while Hamilton triumphed despite a 10-second penalty

Alex Pattle18 July 2021 17:03

F1 British Grand Prix: Lap 50

This is thrilling!

Hamilton is past Leclerc, who goes just off the track!

He’s right back on, but trails Hamilton now!

Alex Pattle18 July 2021 16:58

F1 British Grand Prix: Lap 48

Raikkonen has spun off, under pressure from Perez!

The ‘Ice Man’ is back on the track, though...

Alex Pattle18 July 2021 16:54

F1 British Grand Prix: Lap 46

Hamilton is recording the fastest laps of the day. Can he get to Leclerc with six laps to go?

The gap is down to three seconds!

Alex Pattle18 July 2021 16:52

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