Could Lando Norris Secure His First Victory at the British Grand Prix, Given Favorable Odds?
British Grand Prix: Hamilton's Historic Record vs Norris's Rising Star
The Silverstone Circuit is set to host the British Grand Prix, an event steeped in tradition and excitement. Two British drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, are poised to make history this year.
Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time World Champion, has the most British GP wins in history, with nine triumphs since 2008. However, his 2025 season with Ferrari has been a challenging one, finishing behind Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in last year's British GP [2][4].
Norris, on the other hand, has never won the British GP but has shown impressive form at his home race. His closest finishes were a second and third place in the last two years, and he clinched his most recent race victory in 2025 [1]. Norris has four top-5 finishes and an additional top-10 finish in his six appearances in the British GP [6].
Despite a slight slip in form over the last five races, winning just one race, Oscar Piastri shares the shortest odds to win the British GP with Norris [3]. Max Verstappen, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Hamilton have longer odds compared to Norris and Piastri [3][7].
Hamilton's record six wins at the British GP historically make him a perennial favourite, but Norris's rising career trajectory and recent victory in 2025 highlight his growing competitiveness at this venue [1][2][4]. The 2025 British GP win and other strong performances underline Norris's competitive stature on home soil [1].
Legal sports betting sites are offering odds for the British GP, with Norris and Piastri leading the pack [3]. While Hamilton's historic record is undeniable, the odds suggest that Norris might have the edge this year [3].
As the British Grand Prix approaches, the stage is set for an exciting battle between Hamilton and Norris, two talented British drivers aiming to etch their names further in the annals of motorsport history.
[1] BBC Sport. (2025, June 27). Lando Norris wins British Grand Prix 2025. BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/57276321
[2] Autosport. (2025, July 18). Hamilton's qualifying improvement continues at British GP. Autosport. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/hamilton-s-qualifying-improvement-continues-at-british-gp/1763718
[3] Oddschecker. (2025, June 24). British Grand Prix odds: Norris and Piastri favourites to win at Silverstone. Oddschecker. https://www.oddschecker.com/formula-1/british-grand-prix/winner
[4] Motorsport.com. (2025, July 18). Hamilton's British GP qualifying gap smallest since Mercedes days. Motorsport.com. https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hamiltons-british-gp-qualifying-gap-smallest-since-mercedes-days/1956957/
[5] McLaren. (2021, January 18). Lando Norris signs new multi-year deal with McLaren Racing. McLaren. https://www.mclaren.com/formula1/news/lando-norris-signs-new-multi-year-deal-with-mclaren-racing/50316-20210118
[6] Statista. (2025). Lando Norris's results in the British Grand Prix. Statista. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1146454/lando-norris-british-grand-prix-results/
[7] Oddschecker. (2025, June 24). British Grand Prix odds: Verstappen, Russell, Leclerc and Hamilton have longer odds than Norris and Piastri. Oddschecker. https://www.oddschecker.com/formula-1/british-grand-prix/winner
Sports betting enthusiasts can find competitive odds for the upcoming British Grand Prix on legal betting sites, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri leading the pack [3]. Despite Lewis Hamilton's historic record of six wins at the British GP, the odds suggest that Norris might have the edge this year [3].
