GREATEST RACES #7: Hamilton reclaims title momentum with a sublime wet-weather victory – 2008 British Grand Prix
In just his second F1 season, Lewis Hamilton – then of McLaren – mastered the wet weather to take a stellar victory at Silverstone, and reclaim the momentum in that year's title race.
To mark F1's 75th anniversary celebrations, F1.com is counting down the sport's 25 greatest races with a new feature every week. While you may not agree with the order, we hope you enjoy the stories of these epic races that have helped make this sport what it is today. You can read the introduction to the series and see the list of races here.
Coming in at No. 7 on our list is the 2008 British Grand Prix, a remarkable rain-hit race that saw Lewis Hamilton master treacherous conditions to win by over a minute and seize the momentum in the championship fight...
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