Lewis Hamilton secured a dramatic victory at the rain-affected British Grand Prix, marking his first win since 2021 and a record-breaking ninth win at Silverstone. Hamilton moved ahead after a slow pit stop for Lando Norris and held off a late challenge from Max Verstappen, who finished second. George Russell initially took pole position, leading a British trio at the front, but later was forced to retire due to a suspected water system issue. Lando Norris showed strong form throughout the weekend, topping both practice sessions and finishing third in the race. Max Verstappen acknowledged McLaren's growing competitiveness, predicting a close contest at Silverstone. The weekend also saw impressive performances from Oscar Piastri and Nico Hulkenberg, rounding out the top six.