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An image of a McLaren in the wet at the 2024 British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Brits demonstrate DOMINANCE as driver retires before start - Lap One Report

An image of a McLaren in the wet at the 2024 British Grand Prix at Silverstone — Photo: © IMAGO

Brits demonstrate DOMINANCE as driver retires before start - Lap One Report

Updates from lap one at Silverstone

Sheona Mountford
F1 Journalist
Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

The top three got off the line cleanly at the British Grand Prix with George Russell retaining his lead after the first corner.

However, it was not long before Max Verstappen overtook Lando Norris for third place, and started chasing the leading Mercedes.

F1 HEADLINES: Red Bull star under SACKING pressure after crash as championship contenders fall

READ MORE: Hamilton beats Verstappen in HISTORIC British Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton managed to hold off a resurgent Verstappen until the end of the lap, keeping his second place.

The Dutchman has swapped the floor of his Red Bull for the grand prix, after suffering damage in qualifying.

George Russell held onto his lead during the first lap at Silverstone
George Russell held onto his lead during the first lap at Silverstone

Pierre Gasly retires from British Grand Prix

Pierre Gasly barely started the race before he entered the pits reporting an issue with his Alpine, that materialised as a gearbox problem.

Unable to fix his car, the Frenchman became the first retirement of the British Grand Prix, following a disastrous weekend after receiving a 50-place grid penalty.

Charles Leclerc managed to battle his way up into the points for P8, making up for a Q2 exit in qualifying.

READ MORE: Sainz FINALLY 'makes team decision' after Ferrari snub

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