LEWIS HAMILTON has won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
But it has been in controversial fashion after colliding with Max Verstappen in the first lap in an incident which saw the Championship leader crash out.
Hamilton was given a 10-second penalty and fought back in stunning fashion for victory on home turf.
Verstappen has been taken to hospital to be checked out following the horror crash.
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HAM RAM
Silverstone Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton gave his assessment of the crash in lap one.
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MAX HITS BACK
Max Verstappen has slammed Lewis Hamilton for 'disrespectful' and 'unsportsmanlike' celebrations while he was taken to hospital.
The Dutchman's crash registered at 51G on the G-force scale and he underwent precautionary checks after gingerly climbing out of the car.
He said on Twitter: "Glad I’m ok. Very disappointed with being taken out like this.
"The penalty given does not help us and doesn’t do justice to the dangerous move Lewis made on track.
"Watching the celebrations while still in hospital is disrespectful and unsportsmanlike behaviour but we move on."
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LEWIS DISMISSES HOLLOW CLAIM
Lewis Hamilton has insisted the win does not feel 'hollow', as Red Bull boss Christian Horner claimed it should.
The racer says: "It doesn’t feel hollow.
"There’s 2000 people that work incredibly hard in my team, it's not just about me. I said this is not what I want to happen in a race.
"It’s important for all of us to take a step back, I’m sure emotions are running high [at Red Bull] and I know what it’s like to be in that position."
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BOTTAS GIVES HIS TAKE
Valtteri Bottas agrees with Charles Leclerc that both drivers had something to blame in the Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton crash.
He tells reporters: "I saw them fighting and had a feeling something was going to happen.
"But it happens, it’s racing. I feel like Lewis fully deserved the win today."
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CHARLES ON THE CRASH
Charles Leclerc speaking to the press on his view of the Lap 1 crash.
He says: "It is very difficult to judge it from the car, I could see there were quite a few things going on in front of me.
"I think it’s a racing incident, it’s difficult to put the blame on one or the other. Maybe Lewis was not completely at the apex but Max was quite aggressive on the outside."
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TRIBUTE TO LEGEND MURRAY
Look closely at this shot of Lewis Hamilton throwing his trophy in the air and you'll spot a nod to Murray Walker.
The commentary legend, who died earlier this year at the age of 97, is depicted on the stand of the trophy with his iconic quote: "Excuse me while I interrupt myself."
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TAKE IT IN
Silverstone put on one hell of a show today.
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CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS
That result cuts Max Verstappen's lead atop the championship to just eight points.
TOP TEN:
1. VER – 185
2. HAM – 177 (+25)
3. NOR – 113 (+12)
4. BOT – 108 (+15)
5. PER – 104
6. LEC – 80 (+18)
7. SAI – 68 (+8)
8. RIC – 50 (+10)
9. GAS – 39
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GREAT DAY FOR LANDO
Lando Norris would be right to be disappointed given his slow pit stop cost him a potential podium today.
But the Brit put in a great drive to come home fourth, 14 seconds clear of team-mate Daniel Ricciardo.
And it puts him third in the drivers' championship, leapfrogging Sergio Perez.
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FULL CLASSIFICATION
Here is how the 2021 Formula One British Grand Prix finished.
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PODIUM JOY
Lewis Hamilton is doused in champagne by Valtteri Bottas after receiving the British Grand Prix trophy.
It's all smiles for Mercedes after five races without a win.
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LEWIS OVERJOYED
Lewis Hamilton gives his take, and tells the crowd: "It's massively overwhelming, and physically really difficult.
"We have the best best crowd, a home crowd is the best crowd. They ain't got what we got!
"I'm so grateful, this is a dream for me today. I couldn't have done it without the teamwork of Valtteri and the team.
"Max is very aggressive and I was fully alongside him, but regardless of the penalty I take it on the chin."
His dad, Anthony, and Tom Cruise are there for big hugs.
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BOTTAS REACTS
Valtteri Bottas, third says: "At least we got Lando for myself and Lewis got the win.
"As a team, its a strong weekend and we go again in two weeks."
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LECLERC'S MIXED EMOTIONS
Charles Leclerc speaks to Jenson Button after jumping out of the car.
He says: "It's difficult to enjoy.
"I gave it not 100 but 200 per cent, it was just not enough in the last two laps.
"Congratulations to Lewis, it was amazing to see the fans in the stands. It was fun, I just lacked a bit of pace late on."
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RED BULL DENY LEWIS A POINT
Lewis Hamilton runs off across the grass to savour the win in front of the fans.
However, Red Bull did nab a point off him as Sergio Perez pitted late for Softs and took his fastest lap – which won't win the Mexican anything as he finished 16th.
Every silver lining…
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TOP TEN
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MERC FIGHTBACK BEGINS
The Union Jack is out for Lewis Hamilton as he parades around Silverstone.
He tells team radio: "Great job guys, this goes to everyone in the team and back at the factory. I'm so inspired by you guys, thank you."
Toto Wolff tells him the title fight is still on, and Lewis fires back: "Damn right."
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CHEQUERED FLAG – LEWIS WINS
It is glory for Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone as he survives a tangle with Max Verstappen, a ten-second penalty, and a great race from Charles Leclerc to take the win!
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LAP 52/52
Charles Leclerc can't fight that, dropping a couple of seconds back instantly.
One more time around Silverstone for Lewis Hamilton to win the British Grand Prix…
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HAMILTON ON FOR THE WIN
That was almost a replica of Lewis Hamilton's attempted overtake on Max Verstappen on Lap 1.
The Brit held back a bit more this time and Charles Leclerc drifted over the kerb and into the run-off area.
The fans go wild!
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LEWIS INTO THE LEAD
Lap 50/52 begins with Lewis Hamilton right on Charles Leclerc's tail…
The pair head to Copse, where the Lap 1 crash took place…
And Leclerc runs wide!
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PEREZ INTO THE POINTS
That Kimi Raikkonen spin came after he was overtaken by Sergio Perez and made a lunge while being squeezed – and the Mexican is tenth after a heroic fight from starting in the pit lane.
Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc's advantage is under a second.
DRS time!
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GET READY FOR A THRILLING FINISH
Can Charles Leclerc deny Lewis Hamilton a huge, if controversial, victory in front of the British fans?
The gap is still falling and at 2.2 seconds as they pass a yellow flag in Sector 3 for the spun Alfa Romeo of Kimi Raikkonen.
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FIVE LAPS TO GO
And Lewis Hamilton is set to have a crack at Charles Leclerc before the end of this race.
The gap is now only 2.9 seconds!
He asks team radio: "Can I catch him?"
The reply: "Yes you can, mate."
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LAP 45/52
Lewis Hamilton is chasing down Charles Leclerc with the gap down to 4.7 seconds as they cross the line.
Elsewhere, Carlos Sainz is fighting Daniel Ricciardo for fifth place and Pierre Gasly is all over Lance Stroll for eighth.
George Russell is 14th and looks set to continue his wait for a point in the Williams.
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