Lando Norris has secured a dramatic and heartwarming victory at his home Grand Prix, crossing the line first ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri. The McLaren driver took the lead from Piastri with 10 seconds to go in the wet-dry British Grand Prix, which was marked by intense action and drama.
Norris, who started on intermediate tyres, made a daring move under Safety Car conditions to overtake Max Verstappen for the top spot. Despite struggling with his car during the pit stops, Norris’s determination paid off as he secured the win in front of a cheering crowd.
Piastri, meanwhile, was penalized 10 seconds for slowing down behind the Safety Car, which cost him the lead and ultimately the victory. The Australian’s teammate Lewis Hamilton finished fourth, having been involved in an intense battle with the top two drivers throughout the race.
Nico Hulkenberg claimed a long-awaited maiden F1 podium in third place, jumping from 19th on the grid to secure his first points finish of the season. The German driver’s impressive performance has reignited hopes for Kick Sauber to challenge for more success in the coming races.
The win marks Norris’s eighth victory in his F1 career and sees him move just eight points behind Piastri in the championship standings. With a total of five retirements, the event was marked by its share of drama, but ultimately Norris’s drive home proved to be the story of the day.
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