• Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix for a record eighth time. • Hamilton has closed the points gap to title rival Max Verstappen. But his stunning win - his eighth on home turf - moved him to within seven points of Verstappen on a remarkable afternoon. Hamilton jumped out his Mercedes and leapt over a barrier before waving the Union Flag in front of the packed grandstands. Hamilton hustled pole-sitter Verstappen throughout the first lap.The Dutchman closed the door on his rival at the opening right-handed Abbey bend.

Source: News 24 July 18, 2021 17:48 UTC