The latest episode of The Total Motorsport F1 Show sees host Joe Krishnan joined by Formula 1 journalists Ewan Gale and Brandon Sutton to review a chaotic 2025 British Grand Prix, that saw Lando Norris take victory ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, who was penalised for some erratic driving under the Safety Car.
As such, the McLaren battle between Norris and Piastri took another twist, with the former winning his home Grand Prix to put himself among the pantheon of great British drivers. But the Driver of the Day was Nico Hulkenberg after the Sauber driver bagged his first ever F1 podium at the 239th time of asking.
Elsewhere on The Total Motorsport F1 Show, there was more doom and gloom for Red Bull after their gamble on a low downforce setup backfired amid the typical British weather. to keep up with their rivals. Kimi Antonelli scored his first podium in Formula 1, and Nico Hulkenberg continues to impress.
Lando Norris seizes Silverstone moment
The McLaren driver seized the moment in a race that saw rapidly changing conditions, unpredictable strategy calls, and a string of incidents that left many of Formula 1’s established stars scrambling for answers. Norris’ win, his first on home soil and his third in four races, was met with roaring approval from the Silverstone crowd and propelled him to within eight points of the championship lead.
The race began with Max Verstappen converting pole into an early advantage, but a combination of rain and safety car periods soon shuffled the order. Oscar Piastri looked to be in control after overtaking Verstappen, building a significant lead before a controversial 10-second penalty for erratic braking behind the safety car changed the complexion of the race. That decision opened the door for Norris, who kept his cool through the downpours and pressure from both Piastri and the resurgent Verstappen, eventually taking the chequered flag to the delight of the home fans.
Behind Norris, the battle for the podium was just as captivating. Nico Hulkenberg delivered a remarkable drive from 19th on the grid to claim his first ever Formula 1 podium after 239 race starts. The Sauber driver fended off late attacks from Lewis Hamilton and Verstappen, the latter of whom struggled for grip and confidence after Red Bull’s risky low downforce set-up backfired in the wet. Further down the order, Pierre Gasly delivered a season-best sixth place for Alpine, while rookie mistakes, collisions, and tyre gambles caught out several of the midfield runners.
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As the dust settled, Norris was left to savour the most significant win of his career, capping an emotional day that echoed the achievements of British legends before him. Hulkenberg’s long-awaited podium was the feel-good story of the afternoon, while Piastri’s frustration was tempered only by the fact he retained the championship lead. The 2025 British Grand Prix proved once again that Silverstone delivers drama, heartache, and jubilation in equal measure, setting the stage for an enthralling second half of the Formula 1 season.
