Norris savors his initial victory at home with an emotional response.
In a moment of pure joy and emotion, British racing driver Lando Norris claimed victory at the 2025 British Grand Prix, marking his first win in this iconic race. Although he did not claim it as his best win, Norris acknowledged that the significance of triumphing in front of his own grandstand, family, friends, and the McLaren team made the achievement all the more special.
The British Formula One drivers who have won the British Grand Prix multiple times include some of the sport's most legendary figures. Among them is Sir Lewis Hamilton, the most notable British driver in recent history with multiple wins at the British Grand Prix, as well as a record-breaking career that includes seven world championships and numerous race victories.
Earlier British racing legends such as Sir Jackie Stewart, Jim Clark, Nigel Mansell, and Sir Stirling Moss also secured multiple victories at the British Grand Prix during their careers. They are celebrated as some of the greatest British F1 drivers of all time.
While more recent winners like Norris have added their names to the list, the historical multiple British GP winners are primarily those iconic drivers from previous generations, along with Hamilton.
Following his victory, Norris expressed his feelings, stating, "When I get emotional, I don't cry, I just smile. It's pure happiness." He went on to say that he has joined a list of "pretty incredible winners" who have won at this race in the past.
Norris also noted that he and a few others, especially Brits, get to experience the unique feeling of winning a race at home. He described his victory as a "very selfish moment" but also one of the most special and incredible.
As Norris continues to make his mark in the world of Formula One, his first British Grand Prix win is a testament to his talent and determination, placing him among the greats of British motorsport history.
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In the realm of British motorsport, Lando Norris has joined a list of prestigious winners at the British Grand Prix, a group that includes legendary figures such as Sir Lewis Hamilton, Sir Jackie Stewart, Jim Clark, Nigel Mansell, and Sir Stirling Moss.
Furthermore, Norris, like other British F1 drivers, has experienced the unique sentiment of winning a race in his home country, which he described as a "very selfish moment" but also one of the most special and incredible.
