F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone in pictures

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An emotional Lewis Hamilton celebrated his victory in front of the fans
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The race was hit by rain several times as well as spells of bright sunshine
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England goalkeeper Mary Earps and Olympic gold medal winner Sir Mo Farah were at the grand prix
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The Lioness Euro-winning captain Leah Williamson was also at Silverstone
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Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas were two of the Hollywood stars at the Northamptonshire circuit
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The record 164,000 fans in attendance on Sunday were treated to a fly-past by the Red Arrows
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Brad Pitt returned to Silverstone for filming of his movie called F1
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On Saturday, F1 fans watched England's Euro 2024 quarter-final on a big screen at the circuit
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Stormzy was at Silverstone to take in the racing and perform
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Former F1 world champion Jackie Stewart was in attendance
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Teenage darts superstar Luke Littler (right) was at the circuit on Thursday to take on some drivers, including Lando Norris
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Filming on the track took place for Brad Pitt's F1 movie

Pete Cooper

BBC News, Northamptonshire

8 July 2024

Four days of motor racing, entertainment and music culminated with an emotional Lewis Hamilton winning the Formula 1 British Grand Prix for an unprecedented ninth time.

About 480,000 fans attended the event over the weekend at Silverstone.

Alongside the race there was music from the likes of Kings of Leon and Stormzy, as well as filming for Brad Pitt's F1 movie.

There were also lots of celebrities in attendance, including teenager darts sensation Luke Littler, England goalkeeper Mary Earps, and actor Michael Douglas.

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