Monday, July 07, 2008

Hamilton wins a stunner in Silverstone


Lewis Hamilton, 23, has won a wet British GrandPrix infront of his home fans at Silverstone.
Hamilton was the first Brit to win the race since David Coulthard in 2000.
He lapped everyone except Nick Heidfeld (BMW Sauber) who finished second a minute back and Rubens Barrichello in a Honda.
Hamilton is now even with Felipe Massa (Ferrari) on 48 points in the drivers' championship.
Massa of Brasil who lost control and spun several times during the race finished last of the 13 who finished.
Mark Webber of Australia (Red Bull) started second on the grid, but spun out on lap one and finished 10th.Finn Heikki Kovalainen's McLaren Mercedes placed fifth after he scored his maiden pole position for the race.

It was a dream race for Hamilton and a perfect one too. This throws a three way fight for the title race.Hamilton, Raikonnen and Massa are tied at 48 points and Kubica is not far behind with 46 points. So, at the half way mark, F1 2008 is very nicely poised for a grand finish.