Max Verstappen storms to unlikely win as Lewis Hamilton fights back for second

Mercedes had been expected to cruise to their fifth win from as many rounds this season
Max Verstappen storms to unlikely win as Lewis Hamilton fights back for second
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Max Verstappen sprung the surprise of the season by beating Lewis Hamilton to win the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.

The Red Bull driver struck the sweet spot at Silverstone to cross the line 11.3 seconds clear of Hamilton, with Valtteri Bottas third.

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