LEWIS Hamilton won the British Grand Prix in sparks and drama as his front left tyre went on the final lap of the race, the Brit nursing his car to the chequered flag to take his seventh win at Silverstone.
The Mercedes driver started from pole position, led every lap and was on course for a simple Sunday afternoon victory when, one lap after Valtteri Bottas’ front left went, so too did the Brit’s.
Nursing his car and doing everything possible to avoid crashing, Hamilton took the chequered flag to win the race ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
Red Bull will be left ruing a decision to pit Verstappen on the penultimate lap to go for the fastest lap point with the Dutchman just six seconds behind Hamilton at the flag.
Lewis can still win with only three wheels. The others don’t have a hope. pic.twitter.com/LAzxpQejtL
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