It was Lando Norris who started the race at pole but lost the lead in the very first corner when he went too wide trying to block a charging Verstappen giving surprise contender George Russell the space to move from P4 to P1. Lando Norris fell to P3 just seconds later and fell behind the Red Bull.
Verstappen made light work of his grid penalties to win the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix starting from 15th position on the grid to win the race.
During the first lap at Silverstone, F1 driver Zhou Guanyu's car flipped several times and collided with a grandstand barrier. The Alfa Romeo driver miraculously survived and was not seriously injured.
Lead pair Hamilton and Norris stayed out after others pitted for intermediate compounds and it was the Mercedes driver who made the decision to pit first, switching with three laps left - as Norris stayed out, a first ever F1 victory almost within touching distance.
Hamilton was a British naval commander who fought indigenous Maori defending their land against British colonial expansion in the 19th century.
The venue which hosted the third T20I between India and New Zealand, Seddon Park in Hamilton is not the most batting-friendly track.
India are yet to win a contest at this venue.
It is going to be a do or die game for the hosts.
There is still no confirmation about MS Dhoni's cricketing future.
