Hamilton wins brilliantly after rain in latter stages
Rosberg 2nd, Vettel 3rd, Massa 4th
Both Williams over take both Mercedes at start
Huge cheers as Hamilton retakes lead after dramatic start
Button, Grosjean, Maldonado, Nasr, Verstappen, Ricciardo, Sainz out
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David Coulthard
BBC F1 co-commentator
"We were fortunate in that Williams managed to jump Mercedes. Changeable conditions mixes things up. There was some talk they would have sprinklers around the tracks some years ago, we don't want to see gimmicks like that but the changeable conditions helped today."
A bit more from Nico Rosberg: "It was not nice at one point. I could not get by the Williams but then it was cool, it was a great race when it started to drizzle, that gave me the opportunity to pass both Williams and then hunt down Lewis. I was believing I was going to get him but then the rain came more and Lewis made the right call. I thought it was wrong at first.
"It was exciting at times, a lot going on, if you ask the 140,000 people around the track if F1 is exciting they would give a big cheer."
Eddie Jordan
BBC F1 chief analyst
On McLaren's struggles: "None of us really know the full answer but, in my opinion, McLaren have been quite arrogant or aggressive in the way they have approached it. They need to be more humble. The engine and the team have not performed to the way we know they can."
Image source, hasmaldonadocrashedtoday.comHas Pastor crashed today?
Lewis Hamilton has been complaining about F1 trophies lately.
But there is no way on earth he's going to be unhappy with this gorgeous specimen.
I wonder how many car washes that would buy Niki Lauda?
Image source, ReutersFernando Alonso, who finished 10th: "I am not so excited. I know it is important for the team morale and motivation for everyone. The team is focused on the job, it is a long-term project but there are no magic solutions.
"It was an unbelievable start. The two Lotus were far too aggressive at Turn 3. I ended up in a spin and touched Jenson Button. Common sense [needed] I think."
Travis: Today was more down to poor luck, but I can see Hulkenberg or Bottas taking his seat at some point.
Craig W. Bickerstaff: I'd like to see Kimi keep his seat for 2016 when the car could be more competitive vs the Mercedes.
Derek McCord: I think Hulkenberg needs a chance in a front running car.
Valtteri Bottas, who finished fifth: "We really struggled in the wet, I could not any grip or heat in the tyre. Not easy in the end. It was a big struggle in the end. Another weekend to learn from but the pace at the beginning was a real positive."
Lewis Hamilton has set new record for consecutive F1 races led by racking up number 18 today.
That beats Sir Jackie Stewart's long-standing record, the Scot having managed 17 in succession while driving for Matra and Tyrrell in 1969-70.
Image source, Getty ImagesFelipe Massa, who finished fourth: "It was a fantastic start but the second stop we made was the worst. We lost the opportunity then to be on the podium and also the rain showed we are not so competitive in the wet."
Image source, Getty ImagesNick Bennetts: For such an unpredictable race, an unpredictable finishing result would've made this race even better.
Edson Charikinya: Williams should have let Bottas pass Massa early on in the race he had the pace.
Kyle Mclaren: Great race today but looking forward to the day that other drivers are on the podium.
Image source, ReutersDavid Coulthard
BBC F1 co-commentator
"It is very difficult not to be biased. What Nico did in Austria was fantastic - world championship material - but Lewis is box-office. We thought he had made a mistake at the restart and then we were unsure about his decision with the tyres but that was inspired. A great day for British motorsport.
"You have to feel for Nico because whatever he tries he is just coming up a little short."
Image source, ReutersPeter Hamilton: Very disappointing for Williams, delighted for Sebastian Vettel and getting a bit tired of a Mercedes P1/P2.
Greg: There's something very special about the British GP. Always gives great racing and a great atmosphere.
Marc Patterson: For the first time in a long time, that was a great race. Congrats Lewis Hamilton. Shame for Williams though.
No, you are not suffering from deja vu.
This is the sixth time in nine races this season that the podium has been occupied by Hamilton, Rosberg and Vettel.
Image source, ReutersMercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff: "It was Lewis's call to come in. We gave him the option. He did it at the perfect time and that gave him the edge.
"Williams were very quick, they both had a superb start and then it was impossible to overtake them, but when the weather got a bit more trickier that helped us."
On the 'fake' pit stop: "Sometimes you have to play the little games but they did not swallow the dummy."
Sebastian Vettel, who finished third: "Without the rain we would not be on the podium. We kept our head down and were patient enough until the rain poured down. That is England for you. We made the right choices and the team did a great job."
More from Lewis Hamilton: "I am so elated you cannot imagine. I teared up on the last lap hoping I could do it for all the guys. Thanks for all the support. Now let's party,"
Image source, ReutersNico Rosberg, who finished second: "I was pushing hard to try and catch Lewis under difficult conditions but he made the better call and that is where I lost it. Fair play to him."
British Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton: "Thank you everyone for coming out today and making my weekend. I really wanted to do it for you guys. I am so thankful for all the support. I could see all the fans on every lap in the corner of my eye and they spurred me on.
"My clutch was good, we had quite poor grip at the start, the same for Nico but it made the race more exciting. I just kept pushing. For the first time in my career I made the perfect choice tyre-wise."
