British Grand Prix 2014 - Race Schedule and Countdown

British Grand Prix

Silverstone UK

Complete

Jul 6, 2014 12:00 PM

Race Results

🥇Winner
🥈2nd Place
🥉3rd Place
Pole Position
1:35.766
Fastest Lap

Race Summary

Lewis Hamilton delivered a masterclass at his home British Grand Prix, recovering from a problematic qualifying to claim victory ahead of Valtteri Bottas and Daniel Ricciardo. Starting from sixth after a car failure in qualifying, Hamilton carved through the field with determination and skill, showcasing why he was the championship leader. The victory in front of adoring Silverstone fans was particularly emotional, as Hamilton overcame adversity to win on home soil.

The race featured Hamilton at his fighting best, passing car after car with aggressive overtaking moves. Rosberg, who had started from pole, suffered gearbox problems and could only manage fourth behind Ricciardo's Red Bull. Bottas's second place for Williams was an excellent result, demonstrating the team's consistent podium-challenging pace. The battle for victory provided genuine excitement as Hamilton hunted down the leaders.

Hamilton's British Grand Prix triumph was one of his finest drives, turning a potential disaster into championship glory. The victory extended his championship lead over Rosberg and demonstrated his ability to deliver under immense pressure from his home crowd. For British fans, it was a perfect day as their hero conquered adversity to win on home soil, cementing Hamilton's status as a national sporting icon.