F1: Debut win for Sainz in Silverstone thriller – Gulf Digital News

F1: Debut win for Sainz in Silverstone thriller – Gulf Digital News

Analysis of the British Grand Prix, brought to you by Bahrain International Circuit

A debut winner, record crowds, a remarkable escape from a serious crash, safety cars and spectacular wheel-to-wheel racing; the British Grand Prix literally had everything. It feels like every race this season so far has been a huge celebration of the pinnacle of motorsport, with massive crowds revelling in the buzz and excitement of a sport experiencing an unprecedented level of global interest. Whilst Silverstone this weekend, the historical home of F1, was certainly no exception, the feeling of optimism around this great sport just seemed that much more tangible. The atmosphere, anticipation and the home crowd support for both Mercedes drivers, as well as Lando Norris, was something very special indeed, with a record 142,000 race day crowd and 400,000 over the whole weekend.

Some things never change, however, with the British summer always threatening rain. In fact, in qualifying, the timing of the Saturday rain could not have been more difficult for the teams’ preparations, with a huge downpour five minutes before the start of qualifying. This meant that conditions were treacherous for the whole session. It was Carlos Sainz – a surprise for many including the