ESPN STAR Sports F1 analyst, Steve Slater, compares Lewis Hamilton’s British GP win to a race 15 years ago.

Slater noted that the young prodigy's win at Silverstone mirrored events that unfolded during the 1993 edition at Donington, the new home of the British showpiece for next season, which ironically was the last time a Formula One race was held before moving to Silverstone.

He said: "In that race, Ayrton Senna started from fourth place on the grid in his McLaren. He then pulled off a stupendous move in the opening series of corners to vault into the race lead - and stormed away from his rivals."

"At the chequered flag, the Brazilian was over a minute ahead of his nearest rival. Damon Hill, in second place, was the only driver not to be lapped. Alain Prost finished third, a full lap behind."

Slater also believed that McLaren's tyre strategy in light of the torrential downpour at Silverstone worked to perfection while rivals Ferrari played their card and lost.

"Hamilton played a straight hand impeccably and he started the race on less heavily treaded intermediate tyres," Slater explained. "As the conditions deteriorated, he trusted to the McLaren's compliant handling and ‘tip-toed' his way around the deep water. "

"When track conditions improved he drove through the edges of the standing water to keep his tyres cool and minimise wear."

For more of Steve Slater's thoughts and opinions on the spectacular race at Silverstone and other Formula One races, check out his column at espnstar.com.

By Mod Sham (espnstar.com)