So when Norris swung through Abbey with the lead as the British fans roared, it felt like a breath of fresh air in a season that, thanks to Verstappen’s dominance, had started to feel a little suffocating. Of course, it lasted just four minutes before Verstappen retook the narrative, the lead and the win.

Lewis Hamilton ‘hoping and praying’ to return to podium at British Grand Prix - Hamilton has a remarkable record at his home race, winning nine times at Silverstone.