British Grand Prix 2022: First Win For Carlos Sainz After Frightening Zhou Guanyu Crash - In Pics

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz registered his first Formula One win at British Grand Prix 2022 on Sunday, with the Spaniard finishing ahead of the Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. However, the Silverstone race will be remembered for the frightening crash involving at least five cars. Zhou Guanyu's Alfa Romeo vaulted the barriers at the first corner after sliding upside down across the gravel trap. Championship leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull finished seventh.

Updated: 04 Jul 2022 8:44 am

British Grand Prix 2022 | Photo: AP/Frank Augstein

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain poses with trophies after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England.

British Grand Prix 2022 | Photo: AP/Matt Dunham

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain, left, celebrates with third placed Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain on the podium after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England.

Winner Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain, centre, celebrates spraying champagne with Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, second position, left, and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, third position, on the podium end of the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain celebrates on the podium after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain, left, receives the trophy from head of FIA Mohammed bin Sulayem after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain celebrates after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix as Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, rear, looks on, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, center right, of Spain poses with his team as he celebrates after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain, center, celebrates with third placed Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, right, and second placed Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, on the podium after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain celebrates after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain signs autographs for fans as he celebrates after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain celebrates with fans after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England.