Lewis Hamilton pushed back his own limits (and his own records) by winning the British GP in his last appearance with Mercedes. A historic race and victory that won the hearts of F1 fans the world over.
An important day
It was an important day for all British F1 drivers as the Silverstone GP took place, but particularly so for Lewis Hamilton, who was there with Mercedes for the last time.
Max and Lando
Lewis Hamilton had to battle with Max Verstappen, but also fellow British driver Lando Norris, right to the end.
Mercedes
Victory was decided in the pits, as Mercedes performed well for Hamilton.
Surprise
Lewis Hamilton crossed the finish line first, much to everyone’s surprise.
Lots of emotions
The seven-time world champion soon showed plenty of emotion.
Tears
Wrapped in the British flag, Hamilton shed tears on several occasions, including with his father and Bono from the Mercedes team.
A historic victory
A historic victory that delighted the British public…
Iconic driver
…who celebrated with his iconic driver!
Pure joy
Then the tears gave way to pure joy, generated by his team and everyone on site.
A great race
It was indeed clear that we had just witnessed a great race in F1 history.
Roscoe
Of course, the driver also celebrated with his dog, Roscoe!
A shared joy
A unique moment, which even his fellow pilots seemed to enjoy with him.
104
A very special victory, his 104th in Formula 1, a record.
Will he regret his decision?
Many are now wondering whether Lewis Hamilton will regret his decision to leave Mercedes, with whom he won 7 drivers’ championships, to join Ferrari next year.
A happy ending
Only time will tell, but for now, the end of his association with Mercedes looks set to be a happy one.