Lando Norris Wins at Silverstone, Hulkenberg Makes History with First-Ever F1 Podium

The British Grand Prix delivered yet again. With wet-dry chaos, hometown glory, and a long-awaited podium finish, Silverstone was pure Formula 1 magic.

Home Hero: Norris Delivers a Dream Win

Lando Norris finally achieved what every British driver dreams of—winning at Silverstone. After joking earlier that he’d trade all his trophies for a home win, the McLaren star made it happen. Amid changing weather, penalties, and race drama, Norris outpaced Oscar Piastri and a spinning Max Verstappen to cross the line first.

Piastri’s penalty for a Safety Car infringement helped flip the order, allowing Norris to claim not just victory but also crucial championship points. “I was just looking into the crowd, trying to take it all in,” he said post-race. “These are memories I’ll carry forever.”

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Hulkenberg’s Breakthrough: Podium at Last

Nico Hulkenberg, in his 239th Grand Prix start, finally earned his first-ever podium. Starting from 19th, the German driver fought his way to third, keeping Lewis Hamilton at bay in challenging conditions.

“Sorry guys, it’s also my day!” Hulkenberg quipped, celebrating his long-overdue moment on the rostrum.

See Hulkenberg’s emotional reaction after the race

Chaos, Rain & Retirements: A True Silverstone Show

The mixed weather triggered plenty of mayhem. Verstappen spun, five cars retired, and multiple Safety Cars were deployed. Esteban Ocon and Liam Lawson crashed early. Bearman, Tsunoda, and Hadjar all had incidents. Even Charles Leclerc had to go off-roading.

Among the unlucky? Franco Colapinto—who never even started the race after stalling in the pit box.

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Celebs, Style, and Speed: A Star-Studded Grid

Hollywood showed up. Tom Holland, Keanu Reeves, Vin Diesel, Tony Hawk, and even José Mourinho were all trackside. Whether waving flags or dodging rain, the star power added another layer of sparkle to a memorable race weekend.