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F1's perfect storm at Silverstone

With a record crowd witnessing an entertaining race, the British Grand Prix provided reminders of what Formula 1 has got right, at a time when so much is being lambasted as wrong, says LAWRENCE BARRETTO

Formula 1 has been battered and bruised recently by a barrage of criticism of 'the show'.

But last Sunday's British Grand Prix was a timely reminder to F1's detractors that, while there is certainly room for tweaks to be made to the rules, there is still much to commend.

The Silverstone podium had a familiar feel, with Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel the top three, but their route to those positions was far from straightforward and provided a great storyline that created the best race of the season.

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