Sun Jul 06 15:40:00 UTC 2025: **Norris Triumphs at British GP, Hulkenberg Finally Achieves Podium**
SILVERSTONE, UK – Lando Norris secured his first-ever British Grand Prix victory in a thrilling race at Silverstone, sending the home crowd into raptures. McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri finished second after a controversial 10-second penalty for braking behind the safety car. The penalty was handed when Piastri slowed before the safety car restart, leading to Verstappen’s spin. After 239 starts, Nico Hulkenberg of Sauber earned his first F1 podium in third place, a result celebrated by fans and fellow drivers alike. Lewis Hamilton finished fourth, while Max Verstappen recovered to fifth after his spin.
Norris expressed his elation, calling it “as good as it gets” and thanking the fans for their support. Piastri, while acknowledging the penalty, congratulated Hulkenberg on his long-awaited podium. Hulkenberg, starting from P19, described the race as a “survival fight” with “crazy conditions.” The victory makes it back to back races where Norris took the win.
The race saw several retirements, including Isack Hadjar, Gabriel Bortoleto, and Liam Lawson.
First Piper 