F1 star Lewis Hamilton dazzles as drivers arrive for British Grand Prix - in pictures

Seven-time champion hoping to upset the odds at Silverstone

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton arrives at the Silverstone race track for the British Grand Prix weekend. AP

Hamilton poses for pictures as he arrives at Silverstone. AP

Hamilton walks through the paddock ahead of the British Grand Prix. AP

... and this is how Lewis Hamilton dressed at Silverstone in 2021. Getty

Red Bull world champion Max Verstappen opted for a more traditional look. AP

Verstappen arrives at the Silverstone race track. AP

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc arrives at Silverstone. AP

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc walks in the paddock. Getty

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton arrives at the Silverstone race track. AP

Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel arrives at the paddock. PA

Mercedes driver George Russell arrives at Silverstone. AP

Yuki Tsunoda of Japan and Scuderia AlphaTauri walks in the paddock. Getty

Red Bull's Sergio Perez in the paddock. Getty

Haas driver Kevin Magnussen arrives for the British Grand Prix. AP

Alpine driver Fernando Alonso, left, and partner Anbdrea Schlager arrive by bicycle. AP

Aston Martin's Canadian driver Lance Stroll. AFP

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz. AP

Haas' Mick Schumacher with his team. Reuters

McLaren's Lando Norris walks with his team ahead. Reuters

Lewis Hamilton was the standout driver in his dazzling outfit as Formula One's stars drivers pitched up at Silverstone on Thursday for the weekend's British Grand Prix.

World champion Max Verstappen returns to the track as clear favourite to register his first British win and increase his lead in the title race.

But he may be wary of home hero Hamilton mounting more of a challenge at the open and high-speed track.

After 10 races without a win, the 37-year-old Mercedes driver is seeking to avoid the longest winless sequence in his career.

Despite the shortcomings of his bouncing Mercedes, Hamilton finished third in Canada two weekends ago. On Sunday, Hamilton will have a partisan crowd, expected to top 140,000, behind him.

Mercedes have promised “some new bits” for their cars and, after nine top-five finishes, Hamilton's teammate George Russell should not be overlooked as a contender.

On a normal race weekend, Hamilton would always attract huge interest, but at Silverstone that is multiplied, especially after comments made by three-time champion Nelson Piquet were reported this week, resulting in an apology from the Brazilian amid claims of racism.

Hamilton also remains embroiled in a row over the sport's newly-enforced jewellery ban and has to remove a nose stud ahead of this weekend's race when an extended special exemption expires.

Above is a photo gallery of the drivers arriving at Silverstone on Thursday. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows, or if you're using a mobile device, simply swipe.