Few races on the Formula 1 calendar carry as much heritage or national pride as the British Grand Prix. Silverstone, the home of the sport’s first-ever championship race in 1950, has witnessed countless moments of homegrown triumph.
Over the decades, British drivers have thrilled fans at home by claiming victory on their own soil—a badge of honor that cements a driver’s place in the nation’s sporting history. But who are the drivers who’ve managed to win the British Grand Prix for their country? Here’s a look at every British racer to stand atop the podium at their home Grand Prix.
Britain’s love affair with Formula 1 is older than the championship itself. The country hosted the inaugural world championship race at Silverstone in 1950, and it didn’t take long for a local hero to deliver a home victory. Since then, a select group of British drivers have written their names into the sport’s history books by mastering the pressure, unpredictability, and passion that come with racing at home.
A timeline of British glory at the British Grand Prix
Below you will fine a list of all the British Formula 1 drivers who have won the British Grand Prix.
Sir Stirling Moss
The legendary Sir Stirling Moss became the first British driver to win the British Grand Prix in 1955, driving for Mercedes. Moss was revered for his skill and sportsmanship, and his Silverstone victory is still remembered as one of the most significant moments of his career.
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Peter Collins and Tony Brooks
Two years later, in 1957, Peter Collins and Tony Brooks shared driving duties for Vanwall, delivering a unique victory as teammates. It was a rare occurrence that reflected the era’s different approach to racing.
Mike Hawthorn
Mike Hawthorn claimed his home win at Silverstone in 1958 at the wheel of a Ferrari, a year that would also see him crowned as Britain’s first Formula 1 world champion.
Jim Clark
Arguably one of the greatest drivers in F1 history, Jim Clark dominated the British Grand Prix in the 1960s. The Scotsman won at Silverstone five times (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, and 1967), all with Lotus, displaying a mastery of his home event rarely matched in any era.
Jackie Stewart
Another Scottish icon, Jackie Stewart, took three wins (1969, 1971, 1972) at his home Grand Prix, each with a different team—Matra, Tyrrell, and Elf Team Tyrrell—underscoring his remarkable adaptability and consistency.
James Hunt
James Hunt, famed for his charisma and 1976 world title, delivered a home victory at Silverstone in 1977 for McLaren, driving in front of a crowd swept up in “Hunt-mania.”
John Watson
Northern Ireland’s John Watson took his only British Grand Prix win in 1981, piloting a McLaren in one of the era’s most competitive fields.
Nigel Mansell
Perhaps no British driver captured the Silverstone crowd’s imagination quite like Nigel Mansell. The charismatic “Lion” won the race four times (1986, 1987, 1991, 1992), with his 1987 win featuring the legendary pass on Nelson Piquet—still replayed as one of Silverstone’s most iconic moments.
Damon Hill
Following in his father Graham’s footsteps as he became a world champion, Damon Hill took a single emotional win at Silverstone in 1994 with Williams, with the crowd’s celebrations reflecting his late father’s own popularity.
Johnny Herbert
Johnny Herbert scored a fairytale win at Silverstone in 1995 for Benetton, capitalizing on late-race drama to take the top step and bring the British fans to their feet.
David Coulthard
David Coulthard, the ever-reliable Scot, won the British Grand Prix twice (1999, 2000) for McLaren, adding his name to an illustrious list.
Lewis Hamilton
No driver has won the British Grand Prix more times than Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time world champion has dominated at Silverstone, taking his first victory in 2008 with McLaren and adding a record eight more wins with Mercedes (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023). Hamilton’s victories have become a staple of the modern British Grand Prix, often accompanied by scenes of jubilation in front of the grandstands.
Lando Norris
In 2025, Lando Norris finally realised his childhood dream, joining the elite club of home winners after years of coming close. Driving for McLaren, Norris took a thrilling victory in front of a packed Silverstone, cementing his status as one of the sport’s brightest British stars and writing a new chapter in the history of British winners at the race.
The British Grand Prix remains a centrepiece of the Formula 1 season, and every homegrown winner adds to the event’s rich tapestry. From Moss and Clark to Hamilton and Norris, each British victor at Silverstone has inspired new generations of fans and racers alike.
As the years roll on, the home crowd will always look for the next British driver to seize the moment—and join one of the most exclusive clubs in British sport.
