Racing driver Lewis Hamilton wins record sixth British Grand Prix
It looked as though teammate Valtteri Bottas would spoil the party for the 141,000 visiting fans, but a timely safety car intervention gifted Hamilton first place.Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed an impressive third place after an intense, wheel-to-wheel battle with Max Verstappen throughout the race.Victory moves Hamilton 39 points clear of Bottas at the top of the driver standings after also securing the bonus point for fastest lap.
Personal feudLap after lap, corner after corner, Verstappen and Leclerc were driving wheel to wheel as the Dutchman looked to get past the Ferrari into the final podium place.The two 21-year-olds -- rivals throughout their childhood karting careers -- were putting on a masterclass in attacking and defending, with Leclerc narrowly getting the better of his opponent.Neither was giving away an inch and that extended into the pit lane.
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