Lewis Hamilton took on a historic fourth win in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone to close in on team mate Nico Rosberg’s championship lead as he finished second. Rosberg, however, is currently under investigation after his team helped him via radio over a potential gearbox issue during the closing stages.
It was an eventful race with heavy showers before the starting. The race started behind the safety car.
Max Verstappen took third position after a brilliant drive and made the overtake of the race when he took on Nico Rosberg on the outside under tricky conditions. The young Red Bull driver looked comfortable despite the tricky conditions challenging Nico Rosberg more than once for second position.
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Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter.
Best Of British – @JennieGow on why #F1 is leading the way for #British sport. https://t.co/zVLSqeKcI8 #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/YCwGoQi7k1
— Mobil 1 The Grid (@Mobil1TheGrid) July 10, 2016
Mercedes team radio: @nico_rosberg says "it was a critical problem – the car surely would have failed" #BritishGP https://t.co/uR6S4puf63
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 10, 2016
WATCH: Overtake of #BritishGP? Max Verstappen's goes around the outside of Nico Rosberg: https://t.co/oTrAfRg7NG pic.twitter.com/NRti2mtCec
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) July 10, 2016
BREAKING: @nico_rosberg just left the Stewards’ office. He’s not in handcuffs. That’s good news. #BritishGP
— Fake Charlie Whiting says ¯_(ツ)_/¯ (@charlie_whiting) July 10, 2016
Exciting #BritishGP. Tricky beginning, great pace thanks to @redbullracing. Amazing podium! https://t.co/fKJq8E7lIL pic.twitter.com/YhGushJhrM
— Max Verstappen (@Max33Verstappen) July 10, 2016
"It was amazing. We had great pace and I'm thankful for such a great car." @Max33Verstappen 🏆🏆🏆 in #F1. #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/uGOlxSSh7u
— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) July 10, 2016
#BritishGP, great double points finish for @carlosainz and @Dany_Kvyat! Bravissimi guys 😉👏🏼👍🏼🏁🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/3KJOxUSnVT
— Toro Rosso (@ToroRosso) July 10, 2016
Congrats to @RedBullRacing's @Max33Verstappen for his podium (P3) at the @F1 #BritishGP! #DontCrackUnderPressure pic.twitter.com/LVHEKOspWx
— TAG Heuer (@TAGHeuer) July 10, 2016
"Congrats to @LewisHamilton. It was a great job by him. I couldn't reach him today." – @LewisHamilton. #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/snPQ4N2JzD
— Mobil 1 The Grid (@Mobil1TheGrid) July 10, 2016
HAM: "We have the best fans. The good English weather came out! That’s what I love about this race – it’s never plain sailing” #BritishGP
— Channel 4 F1® (@C4F1) July 10, 2016
I think moments like this are the best thing to happen to @F1. Thanks @LewisHamilton.
Driver passion meets @F1 fan passion. #BritishGP
— Fake Charlie Whiting says ¯_(ツ)_/¯ (@charlie_whiting) July 10, 2016
Love this!! Well done @LewisHamilton 👏👏👏👏👏👏#BritishGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/pJkYmcJJY0
— Ian: Team McLaren 🏎️ (@f1mrfox) July 10, 2016
👈 HAM: "I'm catching him…" #BritishGP 🇬🇧 #F1 pic.twitter.com/gpRraMyXmk
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 10, 2016
Best friends. #F1 #BritishGP pic.twitter.com/8Ii61wvSvs
— Jayfreese Knight (@JayfreeseKnight) July 10, 2016
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Brits booing @nico_rosberg on the podium. Christ what is this country coming to? #britishgp
— Adam Hay-Nicholls (@AdamHayNicholls) July 10, 2016
Take a bow, @LewisHamilton 🇬🇧
3 #BritishGP wins in a row 🏆🏆🏆
4 in total 🏆🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/pIpytb3WZu
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 10, 2016
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