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Rain causes CHAOS for British drivers at Silverstone

The wet weather has led to a dramatic battle for the lead

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Sunday 7 July 2024 16:43

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The rain at Silverstone caused chaos on track as the Brits battled for the lead.

Lewis Hamilton overtook his team-mate George Russell for the lead of the British Grand Prix, flying into Stowe corner just as the rain began to fall.

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However, the slippery conditions caused both Mercedes drivers to slide off the track, with Lando Norris eventually getting past Russell.

It was a tight battle between the two Mercedes'

Once the hunter, Hamilton soon became the hunted, losing his lead to Norris as he pulled off a spectacular overtake.

Mercedes' mistakes proved costly, losing time to Oscar Piastri who approached from behind to fly past both cars.

The Australian secured a McLaren 1-2, as the teams waited until the perfect window to switch to intermediate tyres.

Rain causes CHAOS for British drivers at Silverstone

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