Silverstone

  • SportAOL

    Lewis Hamilton survives late drama to secure seventh British Grand Prix victory

    Lewis Hamilton survived an extraordinary last-lap puncture to win the British Grand Prix for a remarkable seventh time. Hamilton appeared on course to cruise to victory but limped over the line, virtually on three wheels, following the late

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  • SportAOL

    Lewis Hamilton seals home success at the British Grand Prix

    Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix for a record sixth time. The Formula One world champion took advantage of a safety car to jump ahead of Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas, delighting the bumper 141,000-strong Silverstone crowd. The

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    Bottas denies team-mate Hamilton pole at Silverstone

    Lewis Hamilton was denied pole position for the British Grand Prix by just six thousandths of a second. Valtteri Bottas will start from the front at Silverstone despite Hamilton's last-gasp effort to usurp his Mercedes team-mate. Mercedes

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  • NewsAOL

    You can now drive Silverstone - on ice

    The Silverstone circuit can be pretty cold during the winter, but for a real taste of sub-zero track driving, you can now visit its near-identical frozen lake counterpart in Sweden. On Lake Uddjaur in Arjeplog, you'll find drivers pushing

  • EntertainmentAOL

    Comedy cars command big estimates at auction

    A trio of cars with their roots steeped in the British comedy scene are set to head to auction next month. In among the hundred-plus lots on offer at Silverstone Auctions' NEC show sale will be a Jensen Interceptor formerly owned by Eric

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  • BusinessAOL

    Rare Ford RS500 Sierra Cosworth sells for £122,400 at auction

    A rare Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth has been sold at auction for £122,400. The homologation special rolled off the production line in 1987, since when it has covered just 10,733 miles – and a mere 666 since its last MOT in September

  • LifestyleAOL

    Incredibly rare Volkswagen Camper van up for auction

    This very rare Volkswagen 'split screen' Camper van is coming up for sale at auction, and what a beautiful thing it is. One of just three left in the world, this Camper is very different to any other thanks to double doors on each side