Hamilton tip toes to formula one win at Silverstone
July 7, 2008
In the words of Lewis Hamilton his win at Silverstone in the Formula One Grand Prix “was the toughest win of my career, but definitely the best.”
The rain played havoc as drivers were spinning around like novices. Mark Webber had a spin on the very first lap to waste his front row grid position. He lost it on the entrance to Becketts and had to wait for the field to pass before being able to safely rejoin the race. He was not the only one as nearly ever driver had a spin or near miss at some stage throughout the race.
For some the spin sent them out of the race, others just got on with things. Felipe Massa was lucky enough to survive six spin outs. All the lost time left him out of the points.
Hamilton took the lead on the fifth lap and maintained his advantage to the end. At times the rain pelted down and teams had to decide if they should go for full wets or stick with the intermediates. Some had the decision made for them although it was too late after they had crashed out.
Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button did go for the extreme wet tyres on the 35th lap and the decision paid off for Barrichello. He made his way through the field to grab third position. Button was not so lucky as he slid off the course even with the wets.
Nick Heidfeld drove well to grab second spot on the podium.
The results from the British Grand Prix sees Hamilton join Massa and Raikkonen to lead the world championship race with 48 points apiece, with Kubica fourth on 46.
The next race is in Germany on July 20 at the Hockenheim track.
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