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Silverstone renames main pit straight 'Hamilton Straight'

Silverstone Circuit announced on Saturday that it will rename its International Pits Straight in recognition of Lewis Hamilton's "outstanding achievements". In another banner year for Mercedes, Hamilton wrapped up his seventh world title in Turkey last month, equaling the record set previously by F1 legend Michael Schumacher. The achievement has compelled the British Racing Drivers Club, Silverstone's owner, to honour the Briton by renaming its international pit straight 'Hamilton Straight'. This section of the circuit, which is flanked by the Silverstone Wing, is the only part of the world-famous track ever to be named after a driver. Hamilton has won the British GP at the...
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