Key Takeaways from the 2024 British Grand Prix: Insights from the Race Track

Sports | July 8, 2024, 8:14 a.m.

At this year's British Grand Prix, the typically sunny setting was replaced by a gloomy and cold weekend filled with dramatic twists. Lewis Hamilton, after a drought lasting 945 days, rose to victory in his final Silverstone race for Mercedes, showcasing the team's resurgence in the face of stiff competition. McLaren, with their fastest car in years, continued to falter with strategic errors, while Red Bull demonstrated their ability to capitalize on opportunities, securing a podium finish despite a challenging race. The weekend also saw the announcement of Brad Pitt's upcoming F1 film, simply titled "F1", set for release in 2025. Furthermore, Haas revealed Ollie Bearman as their 2025 driver, and the FIA admitted a missed intervention in a previous Verstappen-Norris incident. Lastly, Sergio Perez's underwhelming performances have put his future at Red Bull in jeopardy, as Liam Lawson tests the RB20 car.