Sunday's race will be the 72nd British Grand Prix. Hamilton is chasing a record-extending eighth British win. He has also been on pole seven times at Silverstone.

Hamilton has won the British Grand Prix eight times and could become the first driver to win the same race nine times. He shares the record with Michael Schumacher (eight at the French Grand Prix).

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 6, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates on the podium after winning the British Grand Prix REUTERS/Andrew ...

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 29, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris celebrates on the podium with a trophy after winning the Austrian Grand Prix ...