Ranking Lewis Hamilton's Most Memorable Silverstone Triumphs

Lewis Hamilton's dominance at Silverstone is the stuff of legend, securing nine victories at the British Grand Prix. As he gears up for another attempt, this time with Ferrari, fans have taken a trip down memory lane to rank his most memorable wins at the iconic circuit.

3. 2020 – A Three-Wheeled Victory In third place is the 2020 British Grand Prix, notable for its nail-biting conclusion. During a pandemic-shortened season, Hamilton was already on a roll with wins in Styria and Hungary. At Silverstone, he and teammate Valtteri Bottas dominated qualifying, setting up a Mercedes 1-2 start. But with just two laps left, Bottas's left front tyre gave way, causing a scramble on the Mercedes pit wall. As if the drama needed more fuel, Hamilton experienced the same issue on his final lap, with Max Verstappen's Red Bull closing in fast. Thanks to Verstappen's late pit stop, Hamilton limped across the finish line on three wheels, adding another dramatic victory to his tally.

2. 2021 – The Verstappen Rivalry Heats Up Hamilton's 2021 Silverstone win takes the second spot, marked by controversy and intensity. That weekend, Verstappen had taken pole after winning the first-ever Sprint race. The main event saw Hamilton and Verstappen in a fierce wheel-to-wheel battle, culminating in a collision at Copse corner, sending Verstappen into the barriers and bringing out the red flags. Although penalized with a 10-second penalty for the incident, Hamilton clawed back, overtaking Lando Norris and Bottas, before snatching the lead from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc just two laps from the end. This race was pivotal in the high-stakes championship duel between Hamilton and Verstappen.

1. 2024 – An Emotional Comeback Topping the list is the 2024 British Grand Prix. After two challenging seasons for Mercedes under new regulations, Hamilton returned to the top step of the podium at home. George Russell's surprise win in Austria had hinted at Mercedes finding their stride. At Silverstone, Russell secured pole, but Hamilton's mastery in changing conditions and strategic pit stops saw him take the lead. Verstappen was in pursuit after passing Norris, but Hamilton held firm, winning by nearly one and a half seconds. His voice cracked with emotion as he celebrated his first win in 945 days. This victory was particularly poignant, as it was his final British Grand Prix triumph with Mercedes before his switch to Ferrari.

As Hamilton prepares for another British Grand Prix, fans are eager to see if he can add a tenth Silverstone victory to his illustrious career, now wearing the famous red of Ferrari.