STATISTIC CORNER: Hamilton is the king of Silverstone

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Nine victories, seven pole positions, five fastest laps, fifteen podiums - Ferrari's seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is the dominant force in the history of the British Grand Prix.

This weekend will see the Formula One host the 76th British Grand Prix, sharing with the Italian Grand Prix the honour of being the only races to have always featured on the championship calendar. The race was also held at Aintree (five times) and Brands Hatch (12). Silverstone also hosted the F1 70th Anniversary Grand Prix in the Covid-affected 2020 season.

Sir Lewis Hamilton has won his home Grand Prix a record nine times, while his current team, Ferrari, is the leading team with 18 wins. Hamilton also heads the list for most poles with seven and podium finishes (14) while fellow-countryman Nigel Mansell holds the record for fastest race laps (7). Of the teams, Ferrari heads the field for poles (16), podium finishes (59) and fastest race laps (21).

Great Britain has provided more Formula 1 drivers (179) than any other nation. 1120 races have had at least one British driver on the grid. The Union Jack flag has been waved for 20 world champions and for 319 wins, as well as 308 pole positions, 787 podium finishes and 282 fastest race laps.