Russell Leads Triumphant British 1-2-3 as Ricciardo Faces Consequence for Perilous Manoeuvre In a historic race for British motorsport, George Russell emerged victorious at the Silverstone Grand Prix, leading a remarkable 1-2-3 finish for home heroes. Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris completed the podium, marking a remarkable achievement for the nation. However, the race was marred by a controversial incident involving Daniel Ricciardo. The Australian was penalized for a dangerous move on Lance Stroll, which resulted in the latter’s retirement from the race. Russell, who started from pole position, controlled the proceedings throughout, maintaining a comfortable lead over his rivals. Hamilton and Norris battled valiantly but were unable to challenge Russell’s dominance. After the race, Ricciardo expressed regret for his actions. “It was a misjudgment on my part,” he admitted. “I apologize to Lance and his team. I deserved the penalty.” The incident cast a shadow over the otherwise triumphant day for British racing. However, Russell’s victory and the 1-2-3 finish will be long remembered as a testament to the nation’s strength in Formula One. The results of the Silverstone Grand Prix are as follows: 1. George Russell 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Lando Norris 4. Fernando Alonso 5. Max Verstappen 6. Carlos Sainz Jr. 7. Pierre Gasly 8. Esteban Ocon 9. Kevin Magnussen 10. Nico HulkenbergSilverstone Practice Dominated by British Trio as Rain DisruptsSilverstone Practice Dominated by British Trio as Rain Disrupts George Russell emerged as the fastest driver in rain-soaked final practice for the British Grand Prix, leading a British triple with Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris following close behind. Despite rain halting proceedings for an hour, the circuit gradually improved, allowing teams to gain valuable track time on intermediate tires. With just 15 minutes remaining, Russell set a blistering lap of 1m37.529s to claim the top spot. Hamilton, in his Mercedes, trailed Russell by just 0.035s, while McLaren driver Norris finished 0.185s behind in third. These three were significantly ahead of the rest, with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz over six-tenths of a second behind in fourth. Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo, who had been struggling in 18th place, faces a stewards’ investigation after a bizarre incident in the pit lane. Ricciardo reportedly approached the personnel of other teams working in their pits on multiple occasions. The session also saw a red flag after Alpine’s Pierre Gasly spun off the track and ended up in the gravel. Several drivers experienced difficulties in the slippery conditions, including Max Verstappen, who did a 360-degree spin at Brooklands. As the rain returned, drivers continued to practice in preparation for the race, with lap times slowing significantly. Russell’s pace remained unmatched, with Leclerc the only driver within a second of him. The final standings saw Gasly surprisingly maintain the lead despite not setting a time, with Zhou Guanyu of Stake claiming the slowest position, over 4 seconds behind.George Russell claimed his maiden Formula One victory in dramatic fashion at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, leading a British 1-2-3 finish ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris. The race was overshadowed by a controversial incident involving Daniel Ricciardo, who was penalized for a dangerous move on Kevin Magnussen. Russell started from pole position and controlled the race for most of the distance, but he faced late pressure from Hamilton, who was forced to make an extra pit stop after picking up a puncture. In the end, Russell held on to win by just over four seconds, with Hamilton and Norris completing the podium. Ricciardo was handed a five-second penalty for his move on Magnussen, which dropped him from fourth to eleventh place. Speaking after the race, Russell said: “It’s an incredible feeling. I’ve dreamed of this moment for so long and to finally achieve it is just unbelievable.” Hamilton said: “I gave it everything I had today, but George was just too strong. He deserves the win.” Norris said: “I’m so happy with third place. It’s been a tough season, but we’ve ended it on a high.” Ricciardo said: “I’m disappointed with the penalty, but I accept it. I made a mistake and I’ll learn from it.”