STATISTIC CORNER: Hamilton is the king of Silverstone

9 victories, seven pole positions, 5 quickest laps, fifteen podiums – Ferrari’s seven-time System One world champion Lewis Hamilton is the dominant pressure within the historical past of the British Grand Prix.

This weekend will see the System One host the 76th British Grand Prix, sharing with the Italian Grand Prix the honour of being the one races to have at all times featured on the championship calendar. The race was additionally held at Aintree (5 occasions) and Manufacturers Hatch (12). Silverstone additionally hosted the F1 seventieth Anniversary Grand Prix within the Covid-affected 2020 season.

Sir Lewis Hamilton has gained his dwelling Grand Prix a file 9 occasions, whereas his present staff, Ferrari, is the main staff with 18 wins. Hamilton additionally heads the record for many poles with seven and podium finishes (14) whereas fellow-countryman Nigel Mansell holds the file for quickest race laps (7). Of the groups, Ferrari heads the sphere for poles (16), podium finishes (59) and quickest race laps (21).

Nice Britain has offered extra System 1 drivers (179) than every other nation. 1120 races have had no less than one British driver on the grid. The Union Jack flag has been waved for 20 world champions and for 319 wins, in addition to 308 pole positions, 787 podium finishes and 282 quickest race laps.

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