So when Norris swung through Abbey with the lead as the British fans roared, it felt like a breath of fresh air in a season that, thanks to Verstappen’s dominance, had started to feel a little suffocating. Of course, it lasted just four minutes before Verstappen retook the narrative, the lead and the win.

Juan Pablo Montoya won the 2006 British Grand Prix and is backing Hamilton to finish third this weekend behind Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. ‘I think McLaren is going to be the best again in Silverstone,’ the former McLaren and Williams driver told BettingLounge.co.uk.