Norris' Home Win 'As Good As It Gets'

Briton beats teammate Piastri to cut gap while Hulkenberg earns first podium at 37

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SILVERSTONE - Lando Norris won a treacherous rain-hit British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 6 from his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg took third spot for the veteran German's first podium in 239 races.

Norris returned to a rapturous reception from British fans as he won his home race for the first time and moved to within eight points of leader Piastri in the drivers' standings.

"It's beautiful, everything I ever dreamed of, this is everything I wanted to achieve, aside from winning the championship, this is as good as it gets," beamed Norris.

He added: "In terms of being a stressful race, this is as stressful as you can get. It was a good race for Oscar as well. I've got to give credit to Oscar, he was fast the whole way. So a round of applause Oscar, because he put up a good fight."

Piastri, who finished less than seven seconds behind Norris, threw away the win after the Australian was hit with a 10-second penalty for a safety car infringement.