It was a fast-paced Formula One weekend in Silverstone as Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas and TIBCO partner Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport took to the track for the British Grand Prix.
After a masterful qualifying performance on Saturday, Hamilton secured the 50th pole of his F1 career, with Bottas in P4.
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On Sunday, some TIBCO team members got a first-hand look at the pre-race action down in the pit.
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The drivers were soon perched on the grid, ready to get rolling. Right off the starting line, the drama began:
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After spinning out and rejoining the back of the pack, Hamilton knew he had a lot of ground to make up. Like a hot knife through butter, he moved effortlessly through the crowd of competitors to bring himself back into serious contention.
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After a quick trip through the pit lane, Hamilton was back on a fresh set of tires with the podium in his sights.
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With his traction rejuvenated, Hamilton set a blistering pace to close the gap.
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Showing complete confidence in their driver, the crew knew the rest was up to Hamilton.
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As Bottas’ pace began to fall behind, Hamilton sprinted ahead to charge for the finish.
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After an epic comeback, Hamilton wasn’t able to make it past Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel before crossing the line in P2.
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While it wasn’t the perfect homecoming he’d hoped for, Hamilton was treated to a hero’s welcome by his hometown crowd after an incredible performance.
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Up next, the German Grand Prix on July 22.
Learn more about TIBCO’s partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport that provides the team with a data-driven competitive edge.
