Racing star Hamilton edges closer to shattering career best at British Grand Prix
The 12th stage of the 2025 Formula 1 season is fast approaching, with the British Grand Prix set to take place at the historic Silverstone circuit this weekend. For seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton, the home race holds a unique record that he hopes to extend – an unbroken streak of podium finishes at the British Grand Prix since 2014.
However, Hamilton's recent Formula 1 performance with Ferrari has seen a challenging start in terms of race results. As of mid-2025, Hamilton has not yet finished on a Grand Prix podium for Ferrari, indicating a streak of consecutive races without a top-three finish.
Despite this, Hamilton showed signs of competitiveness during the first practice session at the 2025 British Grand Prix. The Mercedes veteran led the timing sheets, outpacing strong rivals such as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. This marked the first time this season, and in his debut year with Ferrari, that Hamilton topped a practice session, offering hope for improved race pace.
Hamilton is still adapting to the Ferrari team, car, and working practices after 12 years at Mercedes. His teammate, Charles Leclerc, has managed to secure four podiums this season, underscoring the learning curve Hamilton is experiencing.
The British Grand Prix is the only race in the 2025 Formula 1 season where Hamilton has not finished below 3rd place since 2014. His best finish at the British Grand Prix, since 2014, is 3rd place. This record stands as a testament to Hamilton's prowess at his home track, where he has maintained a perfect podium record.
The overall 2025 campaign for Ferrari has been underwhelming relative to expectations, impacting Hamilton's chances for strong finishes. As the first half of the season comes to a close with the 12th stage, Hamilton could potentially set a career low if the team's performance does not improve.
However, Hamilton's strong practice pace at Silverstone signals potential for better race results if the team can improve further on race weekend operations and communication. The British Grand Prix offers a chance for Hamilton to break his current streak of consecutive races without a podium finish and to continue his impressive record at his home track.
With the British Grand Prix set to take place this weekend, fans will eagerly await to see if Hamilton can maintain his podium record and secure a top-three finish. Regardless of the outcome, the race promises to be an exciting spectacle as Hamilton continues his journey with Ferrari.
Bookmakers are offering odds on whether Lewis Hamilton can maintain his record of a podium finish at the British Grand Prix, given his current performance with Ferrari. Despite his challenging start with the team, auto-racing aficionados are keenly watching the sports event, especially the racing at Silverstone circuit, hoping to see if Hamilton can break his streak of consecutive races without a top-three finish in auto-racing, and extend his record of unbroken podium finishes at the British Grand Prix since 2014.
