Silverstone, England (CNN) -- Fortune can be a fickle mistress in Formula One. Home hero Lewis Hamilton was dejected and apologetic after a mistake in qualifying but Silverstone rang with fans chanting his name as he fought back to win the British Grand Prix. His victory was won at the expense of his Mercedes teammate and title rival Nico Rosberg, who retired with a broken gearbox. The German had taken pole position and was leading at just over the halfway point before the pendulum of bad luck swung his way on lap 29. It was the first time Rosberg has retired this season while, in contrast, Hamilton had failed to cross the finish line twice.
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Lewis Hamilton wins British GP in front of home fans
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Hamilton closes gap on title leader Nico Rosberg
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Pole sitter Rosberg fails to finish after gearbox problems
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Valtteri Bottas and Daniel Ricciardo complete podium positions
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