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 is widely regarded to be a magician around the British track. He has won the Grand Prix nine times, and since 2014 has not finished outside of the top three. The question on everyone’s mind is: will he be able to add another podium to his impressive collection,