When did Lewis Hamilton last win an F1 race?

The question that loomed large over F1 for nearly two and a half years - when would Lewis Hamilton finally end his winless streak? We now know the answer, with his dramatic victory at Silverstone marking his first win in 945 days.

The seven-time world champion will join Ferrari in 2025 after two seasons of struggle at Mercedes since that devastating title near miss in Abu Dhabi in 2021.

Mired since his 2021 Saudi Arabian GP victory, Hamilton endured a lengthy spell away from championship contention and the winner's circle. But at the 2024 British GP at Silverstone, he finally shattered his winless drought, claiming his 104th career victory and surpassing Michael Schumacher's record for most wins at a single track.

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Lewis Hamilton's latest F1 win - 2024 British Grand Prix

After a historic Saturday that saw an all-British top three in qualifying for the first time since 1968, Hamilton delivered a masterclass in car control and strategy to claim a record-breaking victory.

The race mirrored the unpredictable British weather, with both slicks and intermediates coming into play as the track transitioned between wet and dry.

The Mercedes driver held off Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, crossing the line by 1.465 seconds over the Dutchman to secure his ninth win at Silverstone – a circuit record.

This is also Hamilton's final win with the Silver Arrows at the Northamptonshire circuit before he switches to the iconic Ferrari red next year.

With 104 race wins now under his belt, Hamilton further cemented his position as the sport's most successful driver.

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Before that emotional, long-awaited victory, Jeddah Corniche Circuit witnessed the last time Hamilton stood atop the podium on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

The Saudi Arabian GP was a spectacle unlike any other, a whirlwind of action punctuated by red flags, safety cars, and nail-biting wheel-to-wheel battles.

Hamilton emerged victorious from the circuit's demanding layout, but the path to victory was paved with controversy and drama.

His duel with championship rival Verstappen was a constant ebb and flow. Lead changes were frequent, and a controversial collision between the two title contenders left minor damage to Hamilton's front wing.

Yet the seven-time world champion eventually notched the win after managing to build a comfortable gap over Verstappen by nearly 12 seconds.

This stunning victory under immense pressure kept the championship battle alive, setting the stage for the now-infamous showdown in Abu Dhabi, where Verstappen clinched his first world championship in controversial circumstances.

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Lewis Hamilton F1 career wins

Hamilton holds the record for F1 race wins with a staggering 104 in total. His first came in Canada in 2007, with the most recent in 2024 success at Silverstone.

Next on the all-time list is fellow seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher on 91 wins. Hamilton overtook him for top spot in the all-time list by winning the Portuguese Grand Prix in 2020.

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