
The Guardian (UK): “This was textbook sport with emotion, the perfect stage for the perfect drama, an intense, gripping piece of theatre that moved the protagonist to tears for the first time in his career and probably touched all but the hardest of hearts in a similar way.”

The Sun (UK): “The Mercedes driver was overwhelmed with emotion as he took a record win at Silverstone to top the podium for the first time in 945 days.”

Daily Mail (UK): “Lewis Hamilton is the king of Silverstone again! Tears like never before, emotions that go back to the moment his life was turned upside down: Abu Dhabi 2021 and that night of shame.”

Gazetta (Italy): “Infinite Lewis Hamilton: The long drought of victories that has lasted since the 2021 Saudi Arabian GP is finally over. And because big stories need big stages, Sir Lewis saw fit to take this very special victory, number 104 of his career, right in front of his loyal admirers at Silverstone, where his 9 wins have probably put him out of reach.”

Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera (Italy): “It ends with a flood of tears, with the emotional embrace of his father Anthony. He was also in Abu Dhabi that day to console his son after the drama of losing the World Championship on the last lap. And here he is, here in Silverstone, in the midst of the chaos, witnessing the resurrection of an infinite champion.”

Marca (Spain): “Hamilton caused a stir at Silverstone with his 104th F1 victory, beating Russell, the two McLarens and Verstappen on one of the brightest days of his life and at his home race.”

AS (Spain): “In front of 160,000 motorsport purists, Hamilton crossed the chequered flag to hear ‘God save the King’ in his honour. He is the King. Verstappen, always at a superlative level, stole second place from Norris.”

The Team (France): “Lewis Hamilton, champion of Silverstone and oldest winner of the 21st century, recovered in his stronghold after 945 days on a diet.”

Le Figaro (France): “56 races is a long time. Lewis Hamilton’s dry spell seemed endless, but it ended on Sunday with his victory in Great Britain on home soil.”

View (Switzerland): “It’s the summer fairytale in Formula 1: After 56 races without a win, since December 5, 2021 in Jeddah (one week before the scandalous finale in Abu Dhabi), Sir Lewis Hamilton (39) is back at the top: 104th GP triumph.”

Krone (Austria): “With his first Formula 1 victory in 945 days, Lewis Hamilton has achieved the long-awaited breakthrough at his home race. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen is warning about second place and raising the alarm.”