British GP: Lewis Hamilton returns to Silverstone in red, chasing more history on home soil
After a decade of dominance at the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gears up for an emotional and historic weekend - his first at Silverstone as a Ferrari driver.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the seven-time world champion’s history at Silverstone and how that places him in a good position to perform well this weekend.
A new chapter at a familiar fortress
Silverstone has long been a stage where Lewis Hamilton has written some of Formula 1’s most memorable moments.
With nine victories at the iconic circuit, no driver has tasted more success at their home Grand Prix.
Now, for the first time in his storied career, Hamilton returns in red, preparing for his first British Grand Prix with Ferrari.
This moment is more than just a driver switching teams. It marks a deeply personal and emotional milestone for Hamilton, who admitted the occasion carries special weight.
“Silverstone has always been more than just a race track for me,” he recently said.
“I’ve had some of the most unforgettable highs with the crowd right there behind me. But coming here with Ferrari for the first time is something really special.”
Proudly wearing red on home ground
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was confirmed before last year’s race, where he delivered a fairytale win for Mercedes, sealing his ninth British Grand Prix victory.
That emotional moment capped off a dominant chapter with his former team. However, the story continues in 2025, as he now aims to reach the podium - or even the top step - with the Scuderia.
So far, the transition has come with its challenges. Ferrari’s early-season pace has faded, and Hamilton is still searching for his first Grand Prix win with the team.
A sprint race victory in China remains his only taste of success in red. At the previous round in Austria, he finished fourth, just behind team-mate Charles Leclerc.
Despite the result, Hamilton was already looking ahead.
“I’m still loving being at Ferrari,” he said. “And I’m looking forward to seeing the British flag out there with some red caps this time.”
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The crowd that lifts him
Over the past decade, Silverstone has been a place where Hamilton consistently rises.
Since 2014, he has never finished off the podium at the British GP when crossing the line. In fact, many of his wins came in dramatic fashion, lifted by the energy of a home crowd that has always backed him.
“There’s a reason I’ve stood on the podium so many times here,” he reflected.
“That’s the love from the fans. From my first win in 2008 to my ninth last year [2024], the crowd is always with me. No matter where I am on the track, I can feel their energy from inside the cockpit.”
He also singled out some of the most thrilling corners on the calendar - Copse into Maggotts and Becketts - as moments where Silverstone's magic truly comes alive.
Eyes on the podium once again
With Ferrari still searching for consistent form, Hamilton will need to dig deep if he wants to extend his podium streak.
But if there is one circuit where the odds feel slightly tilted in his favour, it’s Silverstone.
This weekend is not just about chasing a result. It’s about legacy, emotion, and a bond between a driver and a sea of home fans who have cheered him on through every high and low.
As Hamilton returns to the grid in red, all eyes will be on whether he can add another unforgettable chapter to his British GP story.
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