As a McLaren fan, this weekend’s race at Silverstone was intense. Supporting both Lando and Oscar is a rollercoaster of emotions, and trying to pick who you want to cross the finish line first is like asking a parent to choose their favourite child. But at the British Grand Prix, it was only logical who would get the loudest support — and it’s important they learn to share. You can’t win every time.
This Grand Prix marked four years in a row for me, personally. I’ve witnessed Carlos Sainz take his first ever win in front of a roaring crowd. I’ve seen Lewis Hamilton claim his final win for Mercedes, cheered on by his loyal, long-standing fans — once again proving his GOAT status. I’ve watched Max Verstappen dominate and secure a second victory at the home of motorsport. So this year, it felt only right to hope for a Lando victory. With his current run of form, a win at Silverstone would have been bucket-list gold.
But this is Silverstone — nothing is ever straightforward, because that would be far too easy. Sitting in an open-air stand, watching the clouds grow darker and darker, the inevitable happened: the rain came pouring down. To say I got a little wet would be an understatement, but thanks to my trusty old poncho, I managed to stay relatively dry.
Rain is the ultimate test of a driver’s skill and ability, and when paired with Silverstone’s iconic layout, it makes for some seriously exciting racing. Cars were slipping off the track and crashing out, giving the safety car a chance to stretch its legs and bring the race back to neutral.
It was during this chaos that Oscar Piastri made a mistake, earning himself a 10-second penalty. As a McLaren fan, I initially thought it was a bit harsh — but after looking at the numbers later, I had to admit there wasn’t much room for argument. That said, knowing this didn’t stop Lando. He wasn’t content to inherit the position — he wanted to win it on the track, and it showed.
After all the past mistakes Lando had made in previous Grands Prix, this time he didn’t put a foot wrong. His race was clean and completely mistake-free — it felt like only a matter of minutes until he would take the win. I held my breath for the last three laps, praying that nothing would spoil his race.
And then, finally, he crossed the finish line — and the crowd erupted with the loudest cheer I’ve ever heard.
LANDO NORRIS HAS WON THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX!
Regardless of what Oscar said or did, adrenaline runs high in the cockpit — and Lando absolutely deserved his win in front of the home crowd. A story for the ages, and one I’ll definitely never forget.
Of course, I can’t finish without mentioning Nico Hülkenberg’s heroic effort. To qualify P19 and finish P3 in a car that, quite frankly, has no business being that far up the grid — that was nothing short of remarkable. A podium that may have taken years, but one that was 100% earned through sheer racecraft. Congratulations, Nico.
But what I’ll never forget is the moment driver number four won — at my fourth time attending the British Grand Prix.
Four really is a lucky number.
What were your thoughts on Silverstone? Did you attend the Grand Prix? Let me know in the comments, and remember to keep it kind — we’re all friends here in the F1 world.
Sincerely,
Catherine
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