British F1 drivers: Who are the British drivers in the F1 2021 season?

With F1 2021 season set to begin this weekend, Lewis Hamilton is all set to aim for a record-breaking eight Driver's Championship. first race on calendar is Bahrain Grand Prix from March 26-28 with race set to begin on Sunday, March 28 at 8:30 PM IST. Ahe of race, let's have a look at British F1 drivers 2021.

Who are British F1 drivers 2021?

current British F1 drivers 2021 on grid are seven-time Driver's Champion Lewis Hamilton, Mclaren's Lando Norris and Williams' George Russell. Hamilton me his F1 debut at 2007 Australian Grand Prix with McLaren. Meanwhile, both Lando Norris and George Russell me ir F1 debuts at 2019 Australian Grand Prix.

Best British drivers in F1 history: Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton, who finished runner-up in  2007 World Drivers' Championship, created several records that season. Brit h most consecutive podium finishes from debut (9), joint-most wins in a debut season (4) and most points in a debut season (109). Hamilton continued his impressive run in next season as he went on to win his first of seven Driver's Championship in 2008. In process, Hamilton also became n youngest Driver's Champion.

After six years at McLaren, Lewis Hamilton replaced Michael Schumacher in 2013 to join Mercedes, where he has enjoyed most success. Hamilton won his second and third Driver's Championship in 2014 and 2015 respectively when he beat teammate and arch-rival Nico Rosberg. Post Rosberg's retirement at end of 2016 season, Hamilton went on to win four consecutive Driver's Championships from 2017-20. Now he is level with Michael Schumacher at seven Driver's Championship and will aim to be best in history as he fights for his eighth in F1 2021 season.

Lando Norris and George Russell F1 careers

Although Lando Norris did not have best debut season in 2019, McLaren were yet impressed as y signed Brit on a multi-year contract until 2022. Indeed, Norris did not disappoint as he finished on podium in first race of 2020 F1 season. Moreover, Norris was also instrumental in helping McLaren finish third in Constructor's Championship at end of 2020 season.

On or hand, George Russell was impressive with Williams in both 2019 and 2020 seasons despite team's struggles. Russell's impressive performances helped him earn a stand-in seat for Mercedes in 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix when Hamilton tested positive for COVID-19. Russell dominated Sakhir Grand Prix with Mercedes and almost won race, only to end ninth because of a mistake by Mercedes pit crew. With both Norris and Russell demonstrating impressive performances, Britain have a bright future ahe in F1.