McLaren were in a class of their own around Silverstone as heavy downpours before and in-race made for treacherous conditions, but while Piastri looked like the winner in-waiting for much of the race, it was Norris who took the chequered flag.

McLaren expect Oscar Piastri to turn British Grand Prix hurt to his advantage as the Formula One title battle with teammate Lando Norris gets increasingly intense and rivals are left trailing.

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says he has no issues with Oscar Piastri's request to consider team orders after his Formula 1 British Grand Prix penalty. Piastri saw his bid to win the British Grand Prix ruined when he was deemed to brake erratically behind the safety car on lap 21,

McLaren driver Lando Norris won the British Grand Prix, largely due to the penalty that was given to Oscar Piastri, and now the Briton has been warned by his team principal for the remainder of the season.

McLaren driver Lando Norris wins Formula 1's British Grand Prix.

The sight of Lewis Hamilton, his tires kicking up a tail of spray as he sped through the rain toward victory at the British Grand Prix in 2008, stayed with the 8-year-old Norris, who was watching on TV. On Sunday, Norris got his own win in a thrilling wet British GP -- also involving Hamilton -- in front of the British crowd.