Vettel wins British GP

Sebastian Vettel opened up a clear lead at the top of the drivers' world championship on Sunday when he wrecked Lewis Hamilton's home race party and claimed an impressive victory for Ferrari in a thrilling British Grand Prix.

The four-time champion seized the lead at the start and fought back after losing the initiative during two safety car periods to register his second win at Silverstone and the 51st of his career.

Vettel's win wrecked Hamilton's hopes of taking a record fifth win in succession and a record sixth overall, but the Englishman - who was last after a collision with Kimi Raikkonen on the opening lap - produced a heroic drive to finish second for Mercedes.

It was Ferrari's first win in Britain since 2011.