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GBR / Silverstone

2024 United Kingdom Grand Prix

The race scored 8.2/10a must-watch race.

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8.2 / 10

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Updated Sep 06 2026

01 / Verdict

The 2024 British Grand Prix is an absolute must-watch thriller that showcases modern Formula 1 at its finest. Tricky dry-wet-dry conditions threw strategy into disarray, forcing teams into high-stakes pit decisions while drivers fought through 41 overtakes across the lap. With changeable weather keeping multiple cars in contention at the front, the race came down to a tense final stint where precision and tire management made all the difference. Sharp tactical drama and unpredictable track action make this an essential race replay.

Updated Sep 06 2026
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Race Factors

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Measured signals

Signal Value vs archive
Rain Yes +453%
Overtakes (top 10) 17 -17%
Overtakes (total) 41 -15%
Lead Changes 2 +152%
Grid Movement 5.0 -83%
Interruptions 0 -100%
Retirements 1 -61%
Winning Margin 1.5s -84%
Podium Gap 6.1s -29%
Strategy Variety 4 +48%
Compounds Used 2 +80%
Pit Stops 2.4 +22%
Teams in Top 5 4 +11%

Race assessment

Lead Battle 7.2 ±0.2
Late Drama 7.0 ±0.4
Unpredictability 7.2 ±0.2
Midfield Racing 5.7 ±0.2
Stakes 7.8 ±0.2
Assessment method Grounded / multi-pass
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 United Kingdom Grand Prix worth watching?

The 2024 British Grand Prix is an absolute must-watch thriller that showcases modern Formula 1 at its finest. Tricky dry-wet-dry conditions threw strategy into disarray, forcing teams into high-stakes pit decisions while drivers fought through 41 overtakes across the lap. With changeable weather keeping multiple cars in contention at the front, the race came down to a tense final stint where precision and tire management made all the difference. Sharp tactical drama and unpredictable track action make this an essential race replay.

What was the score for the 2024 United Kingdom Grand Prix?

The 2024 United Kingdom Grand Prix received a 8.2/10 worthwhileness score. It combines measured timing data with an assessment of how the race actually played out.

Did it rain during the 2024 United Kingdom Grand Prix?

Yes, the 2024 United Kingdom Grand Prix was affected by rain, which contributed to the race's overall score through the weather dimension.

04 Detailed analysis & results Show Spoilers

Race Analysis

Ai Assessment

8.9

An overall score of 8.86 reflects an exceptional Grand Prix packed with shifting weather, tactical decisions, and raw drama. Lewis Hamilton brought home a historic ninth Silverstone victory in front of his home crowd, making it one of the most memorable races of the season.

Rain Factor

10.0

Intermittent rain showers swept across Silverstone during the middle phase of the race, catching drivers out on slick tyres. The wet track forced the field to transition onto intermediate tyres before conditions dried out enough to return to slicks late in the afternoon.

Top3 Gap

9.3

Max Verstappen mounted a fierce late charge on hard tyres, closing to within just 1.465 seconds of race winner Lewis Hamilton at the chequered flag. Lando Norris completed the podium in third place, finishing 7.547 seconds behind the leader.

Team Variety

10.0

Four different constructors featured at the top of the order, with Mercedes claiming victory, Red Bull Racing securing second, and McLaren taking third and fourth places. Carlos Sainz brought his Ferrari home in fifth position to add further variety at the front.

Tyre Strategy Variety

10.0

With four distinct stint combinations used across the grid, pit walls had to react constantly to the evolving track surface. The decision timing between slicks and intermediates created significant strategic variation throughout the field.

Unique Tyre Compounds

10.0

The changing weather required drivers to utilize both slick compounds and intermediate wet weather tyres during the race. Navigating the crossover windows between dry and wet rubber proved critical to the final outcome.

Overtakes Top10

4.6

Seventeen overtakes were registered among the top ten positions as drivers fought through treacherous low-grip conditions. Key passes included Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri slicing past Max Verstappen and George Russell as the rain first intensified.

Overtakes Total

5.1

Across the entire field, 41 overtakes were completed as changing grip levels caused frequent pace shifts. Drivers constantly swapped positions as they adapted to dry, damp, and drying track conditions.

Dnf Factor

2.0

Pierre Gasly was unable to take the start following a gearbox issue on the formation lap, while pole-sitter George Russell was forced to retire mid-race due to a water system failure.

Grid Chaos

0.6

The race got off to a clean start at the front, with pole-sitter George Russell holding off teammate Lewis Hamilton through Turn 1. Behind them, Max Verstappen got a jump on Lando Norris into Turn 3, but the opening lap proceeded without major incidents.

Race Interruptions

0.0

The Grand Prix ran entirely without Safety Car or Virtual Safety Car interventions, leaving the action uninterrupted. Drivers had to manage the changing weather and strategic pit windows under full green-flag conditions throughout all 52 laps.

Driver Results

Pos Driver Tyre strategy
1
Lewis HAMILTON
Lewis HAMILTON
Mercedes / Finished
MIS
2
Max VERSTAPPEN
Max VERSTAPPEN
Red Bull Racing / Finished
MIH
3
Lando NORRIS
Lando NORRIS
McLaren / Finished
MIS
4
Oscar PIASTRI
Oscar PIASTRI
McLaren / Finished
MIM
5
Carlos SAINZ
Carlos SAINZ
Ferrari / Finished
MIHS
6
Nico HULKENBERG
Nico HULKENBERG
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MIS
7
Lance STROLL
Lance STROLL
Aston Martin / Finished
MIM
8
Fernando ALONSO
Fernando ALONSO
Aston Martin / Finished
MIM
9
Alexander ALBON
Alexander ALBON
Williams / Finished
MIM
10
Yuki TSUNODA
Yuki TSUNODA
RB / Finished
MIS
11
Logan SARGEANT
Logan SARGEANT
Williams / Finished
MIS
12
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Kevin MAGNUSSEN
Haas F1 Team / Finished
MIS
13
Daniel RICCIARDO
Daniel RICCIARDO
RB / Finished
MIS
14
Charles LECLERC
Charles LECLERC
Ferrari / Finished
MIIS
15
Valtteri BOTTAS
Valtteri BOTTAS
Kick Sauber / Finished
MIS
16
Esteban OCON
Esteban OCON
Alpine / Finished
SIMIM
17
Sergio PEREZ
Sergio PEREZ
Red Bull Racing / Finished
HIIMS
18
ZHOU Guanyu
ZHOU Guanyu
Kick Sauber / Finished
SMIIS
19
George RUSSELL
George RUSSELL
Mercedes / DNF
MI
20
Pierre GASLY
Pierre GASLY
Alpine / DNS
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Driver Standings

PosDriverPtsWins
1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
255 7
2
Lando Norris
Lando Norris
McLaren
171 1
3
Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc
Ferrari
150 1
4
Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz
Ferrari
146 1
5
Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri
McLaren
124 0
6
Sergio Pérez
Sergio Pérez
Red Bull
118 0
7
George Russell
George Russell
Mercedes
111 1
8
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
110 1
9
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin
45 0
10
Lance Stroll
Lance Stroll
Aston Martin
23 0
11
Nico Hülkenberg
Nico Hülkenberg
Haas F1 Team
22 0
12
Yuki Tsunoda
Yuki Tsunoda
RB F1 Team
20 0
13
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo
RB F1 Team
11 0
14
Oliver Bearman
Oliver Bearman
Ferrari
6 0
15
Pierre Gasly
Pierre Gasly
Alpine F1 Team
6 0
16
Kevin Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen
Haas F1 Team
5 0
17
Alexander Albon
Alexander Albon
Williams
4 0
18
Esteban Ocon
Esteban Ocon
Alpine F1 Team
3 0
19
Guanyu Zhou
Guanyu Zhou
Sauber
0 0
20
Logan Sargeant
Logan Sargeant
Williams
0 0
21
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Bottas
Sauber
0 0

Constructor Standings

PosTeamPtsWins
1
Red Bull
Red Bull
373 7
2
Ferrari
Ferrari
302 2
3
McLaren
McLaren
295 1
4
Mercedes
Mercedes
221 2
5
Aston Martin
Aston Martin
68 0
6
RB F1 Team
RB F1 Team
31 0
7
Haas F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
27 0
8
Alpine F1 Team
Alpine F1 Team
9 0
9
Williams
Williams
4 0
10
Sauber
Sauber
0 0
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