British Grand Prix

Donning his Renauld Sixty-One sunglasses, when not in the cockpit, Jim Clark dominated the 1960s. His 1967 triumph at Silverstone, showcased his thrilling speed. Moving onto the decade of disco, in motorsport it was defined by the sporting rivalry of Niki Lauda and James Hunt. Lauda was victorious at Brands Hatch in 1976, whilst Hunt scored a win for Maclaren at Silverstone the following year.

The late 1980s and early 1990s, in overall terms were dominated by the ethereal Brazilian, Ayrton Senna, but the chequered flag waved at the daring British driver Nigel Mansell a total of four times at the British Grand Prix. Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert, and David Coulthard restored British success on home soil, but Lewis Hamilton has shattered podium records winning a total of eight times at Silverstone.

Last year’s race at Silverstone was one for the ages. He overcame a first-lap collision with title nemesis Max Verstappen, and a 10-second penalty to hunt down Charles Leclerc in the final stages.

Billed for its radical overhaul in car modifications, the 2022 season marks a new chapter in motorsport. But for Hamilton, and the Mercedes team, they’ve struggled to control the elevated porpoising issues. Despite steady improvements, Hamilton languishes in 6^th place in the overall drivers’ standings, unfamiliar territory for the eight-time world champion. There’s renewed hope for Mercedes, and you wouldn’t bet against Hamilton delivering a record-breaking ninth win at the home of British motorsport.