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

Rain causes CHAOS for leaders at Silverstone

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

Rain causes CHAOS for leaders at Silverstone

Hamilton takes the lead at Silverstone

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

Wet weather 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.

READ MORE: British drivers FLY at start of home race - Lap One Report

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

Once the hunter, Hamilton soon became the hunted, losing his lead as Norris 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.

READ MORE: F1 2024 British Grand Prix Driver of the Day: What is it and how to vote for it

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