Hamilton eclipses field for home British GP win (Reuters)

Reuters - McLaren's Lewis Hamilton blew away his rivals to win a wet and chaotic British Grand Prix on Sunday and storm back to the top of the Formula One standings.

British GP walkthrough and pictures

The first half of the season ended in dramatic style at Silverstone, as the rain played a significant effect on the outcome of the race. The British Grand Prix was won with panache by Lewis Hamilton in the McLaren-Mercedes.

British GP debrief: Renault F1 - Mixed results

It was a British Grand Prix of mixed fortunes for the ING Renault F1 Team as Fernando Alonso finished in sixth, while team-mate Nelson Piquet retired from the race. Conditions at Silverstone were wet throughout the day with frequent rain showers hitting the Northamptonshire circuit. Both Fernando Alonso and Nelson Piquet started the race on wet weather tyres and ran strongly towards the front in the opening stint of the race.

Hamilton scorches to British GP victory (AFP)

AFP - Lewis Hamilton streaked to British Grand Prix victory on Sunday, delivering a masterful drive in wet conditions to delight a vociferous home crowd and reignite his world title challenge.

McLaren driver Kovalainen takes maiden pole at British GP (AFP)

AFP - A delighted Heikki Kovalainen grabbed his maiden Formula One pole position on Saturday with a near-flawless qualifying display at the British Grand Prix.

British GP - Friday practice 2 - Trulli crashes, Kovalainen quick

Jul.4 (GMM) Toyota's Jarno Trulli endured a woeful opening day of practice for the 2008 British grand prix.The Italian, despite finishing on the podium two weeks ago at Magny-Cours, looked slow at Silverstone, and then crashed at Stowe corner when his rear wing fell off.