MCLAREN HOLD FIRM IN RAIN AS HULKENBERG ENDS 239-RACE WAIT

SILVERSTONE delivered its signature drama once again — the skies wept, the wind whispered uncertainty, and strategy sheets were tossed into chaos.

- OBAKENG MELETSE

On a rain-slicked circuit that punished hesitation and rewarded nerve, McLaren stood tall, extending their grip on both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships.

Lando Norris capitalised on teammate Oscar Piastri’s misstep to seal his first British Grand Prix victory. A 10-second time penalty for Piastri — handed down for an unsafe restart that hampered Max Verstappen — reshuffled the order behind the safety car, allowing Norris to cut the championship gap to just eight points.

With the rain coming and going, teams were forced into constant recalculations, leading to a flurry of pit stops and nonstop action. As the season barrels toward its second half, here are three standout takeaways from Silverstone.

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