Hamilton's fairytale finish at Silverstone with Mercedes

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SILVERSTONE, England – Lewis Hamilton's British Grand Prix victory was nothing short of a "little fairytale" in what is set to be his final home race with Mercedes, according to team principal Toto Wolff.

Hamilton’s triumph at Silverstone marks his first victory since the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in December 2021. This win is particularly poignant as it symbolizes the end of Hamilton's record-setting tenure with Mercedes. The Englishman, who will join Ferrari next season, notched his 83rd win for Mercedes and the 104th of his illustrious career on Sunday.

Wolff expressed immense satisfaction in delivering a race-winning car to Hamilton once again.

"It was so difficult over the last two years that we couldn't really find performance, we couldn't give the drivers a car that was able to go for the victories," Wolff said on Sunday evening. "And to make him win again, the British Grand Prix, in his last race for Mercedes here, it's almost like a little fairytale."

Hamilton himself admitted post-race that he had begun to doubt whether he would ever stand atop the podium again after such a prolonged drought. Wolff acknowledged how he helped Hamilton navigate through these difficult times.

"It's clear our relationship goes back a long time," he noted. "Each of us has suffered at various stages. He's been there for me, and most recently I've tried to do my part in his moments of doubt.

"That's why it feels really good that he's been able to put all the negative thoughts, all the negativity aside, and come up with this performance. I think it's a weight off his shoulders."

The inevitable question arose regarding Wolff's feelings about Hamilton's departure to Ferrari next year.

"In my life, I've no regrets because you cannot have regrets," Wolff replied. "We are adults. We take decisions. We go for it. That's the most important. We've got to finish this season on a high and provide a car that enables them to win and the team to score points in the constructors' championship. And it is what it is."

As Hamilton prepares to turn a new chapter with Ferrari, his fairytale victory at Silverstone will remain a defining moment, marking the end of a historic era with Mercedes.

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