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George Russell, British GP, 2024

Rain causes CHAOS for British drivers at Silverstone

George Russell, British GP, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

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.

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'
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.

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