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Lewis Hamilton controversially wins British Grand Prix for eighth time

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Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 18, 2021. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the race. [REUTERS/Peter Cziborra]

Lewis Hamilton won his home British Grand Prix for a record-extending eighth time on Sunday despite a 10-second penalty for a controversial first lap collision that sent Red Bull rival Max Verstappen crashing out of the race.

The Mercedes driver, now only eight points behind Verstappen after 10 races, passed Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for the lead with two laps to go as a capacity 140,000 crowd rose to cheer him.

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