Lando Norris makes bold claim after stunning home victory in treacherous conditions

A jubilant Lando Norris labelled his victory at the British Grand Prix "everything I've ever wanted to achieve" after claiming a home win in a chaotic race with changeable conditions.

He also called it "as stressful as it gets", whilst accidentally dropping the f-word, something that could see him called before the stewards.

The McLaren driver beat team-mate Oscar Piastri, who backed off on the final lap, by 6.8 seconds at Silverstone, after the Australian received a 10-second time penalty for a safety car infringement.

In doing so, the 25-year-old reduced his F1 drivers' championship deficit to Piastri to just eight points at the halfway stage of the season.

"Oh wow, it's beautiful," Norris told Jenson Button, who was conducting the post-race interviews in Parc Ferme.

"Everything I've dreamed of, I guess, everything I've ever wanted to achieve. Apart from a championship, this is good as it gets, in terms of feelings, in terms of achievement, being proud, all of it.

"This is where it all started for me, actually, was watching you on TV many years ago, and now, thankfully, I've been able to have my go.

"Incredible race, stressful as always, but the support from the fans, it made the difference today. So I've got to thank them for it all."

'Don't fuck it up'

When asked what was going through his mind during the final few laps, when victory looked certain, Norris highlighted his "number one rule", which might draw the ire of the FIA stewards.

"Your mind just goes pretty blank," he replied. "So, everything you might think before the race, you forget"

"The main thing is always just don't fuck it up, that's rule number one. But the last few laps, I was just looking into the crowd, I was just trying to take it all in, enjoy the moment, because it might never happen again.

"Hope it does, but these are memories that I'll bring with me forever. So, incredible achievement."