Race report The race was held on 7 July 2024, at 15:00 local time (
UTC+1), and was run for 52 laps. On lap 27, Verstappen pitted for the intermediate tyres, being the first runner in the top five to do so. Norris, Hamilton and Russell all pitted for inters as well on lap 28, but Piastri waited a lap more. This resulted in him dropping to sixth when he would eventually switch to inters on lap 29. Five laps later, Russell unexpectedly retired from the race in the pit lane due to an issue with his water pressure. This left Hamilton as the sole Mercedes contender for the win. On lap 39, Hamilton and Verstappen switched from their intermediates to slicks - Hamilton on softs and Verstappen on hards - while Norris waited a lap to switch to the softs. Once Norris came out, he found himself behind Hamilton and ahead of Verstappen. Verstappen passed Norris with five laps left and tried to catch Hamilton, but Hamilton stayed ahead to win from Verstappen and Norris.
Post-race debrief Speaking after the race, Hamilton admitted there have "been some days since and here where I didn't feel like I was good enough, or whether I was going to get back where I am today." His father Anthony stated he had "full confidence that, whatever happened, he was going to give his best, and when Lewis gives his best it normally ends up with the win." Hamilton became the first driver to win a Grand Prix beyond his 300th race start, as all other previous drivers to reach 300 starts -
Rubens Barrichello,
Michael Schumacher,
Jenson Button,
Kimi Räikkönen and
Fernando Alonso - either failed to do so or have yet to do so. Second-placed finisher Verstappen credited his team Red Bull Racing for making the call to switch him onto the hard tyres instead of the soft tyres for the final stint, believing he could not have been higher had it been otherwise. Norris praised Hamilton for his victory but rued the lost opportunity for himself, stating "These tricky conditions are always on a knife-edge, and you’re risking a lot. So many things good, but a few too many letdowns today." Russell expressed his disappointment in being forced to pull out of the race, believing he "had a shot of at least a podium.”
Race classification Notes • – Includes one point for fastest lap. • –
Pierre Gasly did not start the race due to a gearbox issue. His position on the grid was left vacant. ==Championship standings after the race==