What is Hamilton's record at Silverstone?

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Lewis Hamilton has won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone a record nine times - the most victories for a Formula 1 driver at a single circuit or grand prix.The seven-time world champion has taken victory at Silverstone in 2008, each year from 2014 to 2017 and 2019 to 2021 and again in 2024.This also means that Hamilton, as he heads into the 2025 race weekend in Northamptonshire, holds the most wins at a driver's national or home race.Although he has a huge following across the world, Silverstone is Hamilton's home race and one where he has excelled and set records over the years.His debut Silverstone win was not straightforward as Hamilton had to battle with heavy rain conditions in a race that several drivers failed to finish.Hamilton's most recent victory at Silverstone came last year, when he made an emotional return to the top of the podium after two and a half years without a win anywhere."I've had so many amazing times [at Silverstone] in the past, but when I came across that line something really released in me that I guess I've been holding on to for a very long time," Hamilton said after his 2024 British Grand Prix win."It was the most emotional end to a win I've ever experienced, I never cry, but it hit me hard, after such a difficult 2021, just trying to continue to come back."
Podiums aplenty at Silverstone
Hamilton has stood on the podium at Silverstone 15 times since he began his Formula 1 career in 2007 - a record for the most top-three finishes at a single circuit.Since the hybrid engine era began in 2014, Hamilton, no matter the type of season he is having, has consistently finished the British Grand Prix on the podium every year - 11 times, taking victory on eight occasions, P2 once and P3 twice.He was also on the podium for the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix at Silverstone in a Covid-hit 2020 season, with that race staged a week after the British Grand Prix.In his 18 starts at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, Hamilton has finished outside the top 10 only once, in 2009 where he took 16th spot.
Hamilton a 'huge part' of circuit's history
Silverstone honoured Hamilton's successes over the years by naming a part of the circuit after the driver.The pits straight at the British Grand Prix, where the race start and finish line is, was named the Hamilton Straight in 2020.It was the first time a part of the Silverstone circuit had been named after an individual.British Racing Drivers' Club president and former F1 driver David Coulthard said: "Lewis has become a huge part of [Silverstone's] history and the directors of the club and I felt there was no better way to mark this than to rename the iconic pits straight in recognition of his record-breaking achievements."Hamilton has celebrated many victories at Silverstone's finish line and the straight is where fans celebrate in front of the podium. Hamilton has actively engaged with the fans in celebrations, including crowd surfing.This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team.
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