Hamilton's Grand affair can't go on ... or can it?

AS USUAL, the Silverstone paddock was jammed with celebrities of varying grades - A-listers to Z-listers.

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And in terms of bringing stardust to the motorhomes, Keanu Reeves was probably in pole position.

He is fronting a documentary charting Cadillac's 2026 entry into the sport, but is best known to many for having the lead role in the action movie Speed.

Which is what Lewis Hamilton has generally been short of since joining Ferrari for the 2025 season. But while Reeves is Hollywood box office, Hamilton remains the No.1 draw at the home of British motor racing.

Even in Ferrari red, Hamilton is the darling of the crowd. Even with Lando Norris challenging for the world title, Hamilton is the spectators' favourite. Even with George Russell leading the challenge of the locally based Mercedes team, Hamilton is the poster boy - albeit, aged 40.

It has been a long-running love affair, starting with a podium place in his first British Grand Prix in 2007.