F1: British Grand Prix

Can the Brits beat Max Verstappen?

- RICHARD MCCLURE

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The British Grand Prix takes place at Silverstone on Sunday as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen looks to extend his lead in the drivers’ championship.

However, the Dutchman has yet to win a British Grand Prix, losing out last year to Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, while standing in his way this year are British drivers Sir Lewis Hamilton and George Russell of Mercedes and McLaren’s Lando Norris. All three will be roared on by a huge crowd as they seek to lift the trophy in front of their home fans.

Here, we look back at six memorable British winners…

JAMES HUNT (1977)