In a sensational turn of events at the British Grand Prix, Lando Norris emerged victorious in front of a jubilant crowd at Silverstone, leaving a trail of controversy and emotions in his wake. The international media is abuzz with reactions to Norris’s triumph, Oscar Piastri’s penalty, and Nico Hulkenberg’s redemption.
Norris, basking in the glory of his first-ever British Grand Prix win, now boasts consecutive victories for the first time in his Formula 1 career. However, his McLaren teammate Piastri found himself at the center of a storm after being slapped with a contentious 10-second time penalty for his erratic driving under the safety car, sparking a rare display of anger from the young driver.
On the other hand, Max Verstappen, despite displaying brilliance in qualifying, endured what he described as a “worthless” weekend, failing to convert his potential into a satisfying result at Silverstone. Meanwhile, Hulkenberg defied expectations by shattering his unfortunate record of the most race starts in F1 without a podium finish, marking a personal milestone amidst the chaos of the Grand Prix.
The global media landscape is rife with analyses and opinions on the dramatic 12th round of the F1 season at the British Grand Prix, where heroes rose, controversies brewed, and history was made on the iconic Silverstone circuit.