British Grand Prix 1995 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Johnny Herbert delivered a breakthrough victory at the British Grand Prix, capitalizing on a chaotic race to claim his second career win and Benetton's fourth victory of the season. The Englishman drove a near-perfect race at Silverstone, holding off Jean Alesi's Ferrari and David Coulthard's Williams to secure a popular home victory that delighted the partisan crowd.

The race was marked by high drama and multiple incidents. Damon Hill, starting from pole position and desperate for a home victory, suffered a wheel failure and spun out of the race while leading, a crushing blow to his championship hopes. Michael Schumacher also retired with mechanical issues, opening the door for Herbert to inherit the lead and claim victory. Alesi finished second in another strong drive for Ferrari, while Coulthard took third for Williams after a recovery drive.

Herbert's victory was his first since the 1995 Italian Grand Prix and provided crucial points for Benetton's constructors' championship challenge. The result also highlighted the fragility of the championship battle, with both title contenders failing to score. Schumacher's retirement was particularly costly, as it gave Hill a chance to close the points gap, though the Englishman's own failure meant the gap remained substantial. The British Grand Prix proved that in 1995, survival was often as important as speed.