Queen guitarist Sir Brian May, actor Brad Pitt and Jeremy Clarkson were among the British stars watching on as Lewis Hamilton clinched victory at the British Grand Prix just across the Oxfordshire border. 

Sir Brian waved the chequered flag as Hamilton claimed his first win in 945 days and took a record-extending ninth podium at Silverstone following a dramatic home race.

His Mercedes teammate and fellow Briton George Russell started the race in pole position but had to retire his car following a water system failure.

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McLaren driver Lando Norris nearly secured second place but Red Bull’s Max Verstappen overtook him towards the end of the 52-lap race, moving Norris back to third.

Blackadder actor Rowan Atkinson was spotted watching the drivers battle through the sunshine and showers in the Mercedes garage alongside tense team members.

Meanwhile, Ferrari shared pictures of Game Of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke taking a tour around their garage and meeting drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, who finished fifth and 14th respectively.

Brad Pitt was also in attendance on Sunday as the Hollywood star has been filming scenes of him racing an adapted Formula Two car in between practice sessions this weekend for his upcoming Formula One blockbuster, titled F1.

Olympic champion runner Sir Mo Farah, Olympic champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, Chelsea footballer Reece James, actor Rowan Atkinson, Saturdays singer Mollie King and her husband cricketer Stuart Broad were also spotted at Silverstone ahead of the race.

Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham performed the national anthem before the big race on Sunday.

The actress and singer, 49, previously said she felt “deeply privileged” to sing at Silverstone as she is “immensely proud” of her British roots.

After performances by DJ Jordss and rapper Ghetts on Friday, Stormzy closed the show with a selection of his hits including Vossi Bop, Shut Up and Crown.

On Saturday, fans could tune into DJ Pete Tong playing his Ibiza Classics with Jules Buckley and the Essential Orchestra.

Drum and bass act Rudimental were closing the weekend with a live performance.