In a thrilling British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton secured a stunning victory by holding off Max Verstappen's late charge. This win marked Hamilton's first victory since the 2021 season finale and extended his F1 record to 104 wins. The seven-time F1 champion showcased his resilience by triumphing at Silverstone, becoming the first driver to win on any track nine times. The emotional victory was especially meaningful as Hamilton bid farewell to Mercedes before joining Ferrari next year. Despite technical issues affecting his teammate George Russell and McLaren's botched tire change for Lando Norris, Hamilton maintained his lead to finish ahead of Verstappen by 1.5 seconds. The thrilling race delighted the 164,000 fans in attendance as Hamilton thanked his team and expressed his gratitude to the cheering crowd.