British Grand Prix 2022: A Historic Day at Silverstone

Race Overview

The 2022 British Grand Prix, officially known as the Formula 1 Lenovo British Grand Prix 2022, took place on July 3 at the iconic Silverstone Circuit. Over 52 laps of the 5891-kilometer track, the race delivered an unforgettable spectacle.

HAMILTON, RUSSELL LEAD MERCEDES 1-2

Lewis Hamilton claimed a memorable home victory, securing his first win of the 2022 season. The seven-time world champion drove a masterful race, holding off teammate George Russell to complete a 1-2 finish for Mercedes. Russell, in his first season with the team, impressed with a strong performance that saw him finish just 1.2 seconds behind Hamilton.

SAINZ CLAIMS PODIUM FOR FERRARI

Carlos Sainz Jr. of Ferrari completed the podium, finishing third after a thrilling battle with Sergio Perez of Red Bull Racing. Sainz defended his position aggressively, holding off the Mexican driver who eventually finished fourth.