What an emotional second! On the finish of a race filled with suspense, Lewis Hamilton gained the 104th Grand Prix of his F1 profession and the ninth on house soil at Silverstone.
However the seven-time world champion has above all ended a wait of 945 days, or two and a half years, with out standing on the highest step of the rostrum. And what may very well be higher than ending this collection at house? The Mercedes driver, who will be a part of Ferrari subsequent yr, couldn’t include his tears after the end line. Armed with a British flag throughout his lap of honour, the winner of the day took his time earlier than getting out of his automotive.
He then went to affix his father for an emotional hug earlier than doing the identical a couple of minutes later together with his mom. Interviewed by his former teammate Jenson Buttonhe could not maintain again his tears.
An emotional day for the 39-year-old driver, who will attempt to win once more in two weeks on the Hungarian Grand Prix.