Max Verstappen wins the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix

Sports Monday 10/August/2020 14:44 PM
By: Times News Service
Max Verstappen wins the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix

Silverstone: Red Bull's Max Verstappen ended Mercedes' run of four straight wins as he took the chequered flag at the end of Formula 1's 70th anniversary Grand Prix.
In scorching conditions at Silverstone with trackside temperatures reaching 44°C (111°F), Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas suffered significant tire problems throughout, but Red Bull's decision to go with hard tires in qualifying and at the start of the race proved to be inspired.
Verstappen started in fourth but immediately moved up to third on the first corner. Despite Hamilton and Bottas establishing an early lead out in front, the Dutchman remained cool, waiting to pounce on any Mercedes problems – which quickly emerged.
Bottas was raising concerns about tire heat as early as lap six, while Hamilton's were coming apart by lap 12. Despite pit stops, they were still having issues as they approached the half-way point.