The Independent | Lewis Hamilton dedicates British Grand Prix win to fans after record-equaling afternoon delights home faithful The Independent He didn't, of course, but such was the ease with which he seemed to control it from the moment it started until he crossed the finish line 14 seconds clear of his Mercedes team-mate, Valtteri Bottas, that a perfect afternoon enabled him to over-deliver ... Lewis Hamilton: Silverstone has a new owner - spiritually at least Lewis Hamilton proud to rank among F1 greats after British Grand Prix win Hamilton closes gap on Vettel with home triumph |