“The race of his life”

The next one-two finish for McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as well as Nico Hülkenberg's podium debut, made the headlines at Formula 1 in Silverstone.

July 07, 2025

From: dpa/dl

Great Britain

Daily Mirror: "Britain reigns. Lando Norris crowns himself King of Silverstone as Nico Hülkenberg finally ends the podium curse."

The Sun: "Silverstars. Lando Norris scores his first British Grand Prix victory. And a Formula 1 ace ends an unwanted record-breaking streak when rain wreaks havoc at Silverstone."

Daily Mail: "Home favorite Lando Norris wins a chaotic British Grand Prix, closing the gap to Oscar Piastri. A veteran takes his first podium."

Lando Norris won for the first time in his home country. © APA/afp / ANDREJ ISAKOVIC

The Times: "The flawless Norris punishes Piastri's mistake and snatches the first Silverstone victory."

The Guardian: "This year's British Grand Prix already had its place in history as the 75th anniversary of Silverstone hosting the first Formula 1 race in 1950. Now it will be remembered as a milestone and career highlight for Lando Norris, his maiden victory at his home race and a success he longed for."

Switzerland

Look: "Sauber-Hülkenberg with podium glory at chaotic GP. What a day for Sauber! What a day for Nico Hülkenberg! What a historic day in the wet battle of Silverstone for Sauber and Nico Hülkenberg (37). Thanks to the German's podium debut in his 239th Formula 1 race, the Hinwil-based team also made it back to the podium for the first time – after 263 races."

Daily Gazette: "Hülkenberg in the Sauber with a sensation – and the championship leader pulls off a completely stupid maneuver. The German wins the race of his life."

Austria

Courier: "Rain chaos: Norris wins, Hülkenberg ends his longest dry spell. He routinely sprayed champagne and gave interviews with confidence. And yet it was the very first time that Nico Hülkenberg attended a Grand Prix podium ceremony."

After 239 races, Nico Hülkenberg is on the podium for the first time. © ANSA / PETER POWELL

Crown: "Sensation is complete! After 239 races: Hülkenberg celebrates his first podium. The spell is broken."

Salzburg News: “Formula 1 at Silverstone: Norris triumphs in the rain at Silverstone – Hülkenberg makes history.”

Italy

Sports Gazette: "Piastri's own goal and Norris triumphs in the rain. Historic podium for Hülkenberg ahead of Hamilton. Third place went to a heroic Nico Hülkenberg: The German, at 37, takes his first podium finish after 239 Grand Prix races."

Corriere dello Sport: "Chaos and emotions at the British Grand Prix. Lando Norris triumphs at the legendary English Silverstone circuit after a race marked by rain and numerous safety car deployments. Piastri finishes second (10-second penalty), then Hülkenberg takes his first podium finish."

Tuttosport: "Hamilton's emotions aren't enough for Ferrari at Silverstone. McLaren and Sauber dominate the podium."

Keywords Motorsport Formula 1 Niko Hülkenberg Silverstone