Carlos Sainz Jnr’s day of destiny provided one of the best stories of the season, but some serious incidents could have ruined the British Grand Prix
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Seven arrests over track protest during British Grand Prix
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Posted onIn the round up: Seven arrested after Silverstone track invasion • Leclerc pleased for Sainz despite disappointment • Vandoorne blames Marrakech woe on brakes
Seventh a “good result” after unavoidable debris damage – Verstappen
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says that his seventh place finish in the British Grand Prix was a “good result” after he struck debris in the early laps.
‘There’s people sitting on the track!’: How F1 drivers saw the British GP protest
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onSeven Formula 1 drivers warned their teams they could see people on the track as protesters targeted today’s British Grand Prix.
Halo “saved two lives” at Silverstone today, says Sainz
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz said that drivers need to credit the FIA for safety improvements that saved two lives on-track at Silverstone.
Verstappen’s car was damaged by debris from AlphaTauri drivers’ collision
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onThe damage which cost Max Verstappen a potential victory in the British Grand Prix was caused by debris from a collision between the drivers of Red Bull’s junior team.
Zhou says “Halo saved me” in shocking British GP crash
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onZhou Guanyu said Formula 1’s Halo saved him from injury in his enormous crash at the start of the British Grand Prix.
Leclerc says fight with Hamilton and Perez was “on the limit”
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc said his fight with Lewis Hamilton and Sergio Perez as he tried to keep his place on the podium at the end of the British Grand Prix was “on the limit”.
Double stacking fears behind call not to pit Leclerc, says Binotto
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onMattia Binotto says fears of losing time double stacking in the pits led them to tell Charles Leclerc to stay out under Safety Car at Silverstone.
Hamilton says protesters are right to fight for planet but Sainz warns they put lives at risk
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton spoke up in defence of a group of protesters who were apprehended by the authorities after they tried to disrupt the start of the British Grand Prix.
Sainz hails “very special day” after finally taking first win at 150th attempt
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr says “could not ask for more” after claiming his maiden race victory in a dramatic British Grand Prix.
Sainz claims first win at Silverstone with late pass on Leclerc
2022 British Grand Prix summary
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr claimed his first grand prix victory at Silverstone after passing team mate Charles Leclerc during a late Safety Car restart.
2022 British Grand Prix championship points
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen leads the drivers championship by 34 points from Sergio Perez after the British Grand Prix.
2022 British Grand Prix race result
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr has won the British Grand Prix ahead of Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton.
Rate the race: 2022 British Grand Prix
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onWhat did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the 2022 British Grand Prix.
Russell shaken by “incredibly scary” crash which left Zhou’s car between barriers
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says Formula 1 will have to consider what it can learn from Zhou Guanyu’s huge crash at the start of the British Grand Prix.
2022 British Grand Prix in pictures
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Posted onPictures of the 2022 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, which began with a spectacular crash involving Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu.
Protesters removed after attempting to enter track at start of British Grand Prix
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onA group of protesters who attempted to enter the track at the start of Sunday’s British Grand Prix were removed from the area.
British GP stopped after Zhou’s car clears tyre barrier in huge start crash
2022 British Grand Prix
Posted onThe British Grand Prix has been stopped on the first lap of the race after a major crash at the first corner involving seven drivers.
Live: 2022 British Grand Prix
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Posted onFollow the 2022 British Grand Prix on RaceFans Live.