Lando Norris delighted home fans with a sensational victory at the 2025 British Grand Prix, conquering unpredictable wet-dry conditions at Silverstone to secure a McLaren one-two finish ahead of team-mate Oscar Piastri, while Nico Hulkenberg clinched a remarkable maiden podium for Kick Sauber.
The dramatic race, marked by changing weather, safety car incidents, and strategic gambles, kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Norris Dominates at Home as Silverstone Delivers Classic Drama
The race began under dry skies, with polesitter Max Verstappen leading away. But the Dutchman’s advantage was short-lived as heavy rain swept across Silverstone. Piastri quickly seized the lead, with both McLaren drivers demonstrating impressive pace in tricky conditions.
A safety car neutralised the early action, setting the tone for a chaotic afternoon. Following another safety car period, Piastri was handed a 10-second penalty for slowing excessively when preparing to restart the pack. Verstappen, meanwhile, suffered a costly spin that sent him tumbling down the order.
As the track dried and drivers switched to slick tyres, Norris capitalised, taking over the race lead. From there, the British driver delivered a flawless performance to seal victory by 6.812 seconds, sending the Silverstone crowd into raptures.
Hulkenberg Climbs from P19 to Podium Glory
While Norris celebrated victory, one of the standout stories belonged to Nico Hulkenberg, who stormed from 19th on the grid to third place, securing his long-awaited first Formula 1 podium in his 239th Grand Prix start. The Kick Sauber driver held off a late charge from Lewis Hamilton, now racing for Ferrari, to secure a historic result for both himself and his team.
Hamilton had to settle for fourth in his first British Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver. Verstappen recovered to fifth after his earlier spin, while Pierre Gasly impressed with sixth for Alpine.
The top ten was rounded out by Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) in seventh, Alex Albon (Williams) eighth, Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) ninth, and George Russell (Mercedes) in tenth.
Frustration for Leclerc and High Attrition in Challenging Conditions
Charles Leclerc endured a miserable race, finishing 14th after gambling on an early switch to slick tyres, a move that backfired. Yuki Tsunoda was classified 15th and last, rounding out the finishers.
Five drivers failed to see the chequered flag, including Franco Colapinto, who stalled his Alpine in the pit lane, and Liam Lawson, who retired on Lap 1 after contact with Esteban Ocon. Gabriel Bortoleto, Isack Hadjar, and Kimi Antonelli also recorded DNFs following incidents in the challenging mixed conditions.
The dramatic British Grand Prix delivered yet another classic Silverstone spectacle, with Lando Norris becoming the latest home hero to stand on the top step of the podium.