Lewis Hamilton braced for potential non-winning streak as his latest triumph comes to an end

Lewis Hamilton acknowledged the personal challenges faced over two years without a Formula One victory at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix. The win marked his first since Saudi Arabia in 2021 amidst struggles for both himself and Mercedes to keep pace with competitors.

The seven-time World Champion shared that he had found it particularly difficult, admitting that there were moments when he doubted whether success was possible again. The emotional impact of his Silverstone victory was significant; the elation at crossing the finish line brought him to tears—a moment he described as unprecedented for him in a race win situation.

The celebration by Mercedes recognized Hamilton's resilience and strategic performance throughout the event. He expressed gratitude, highlighting that it was an emotionally charged occasion. Reflecting on his previous victory at Abu Dhabi 2021 followed by a controversial race decision that contributed to not claiming another title, Hamilton mentioned that the recovery process had been long and involved personal growth.

Hamilton stated, "Coming back in 2022, I believed I was past it, but that wasn't true," acknowledging the time taken for healing from those experiences. He emphasized his ongoing efforts to improve himself and find inner peace daily.