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Why Verstappen did, and Hamilton didn't, pit at the end of the British GP

The British Grand Prix was a fairly routine affair for 49 of its 52 laps, but it exploded into life late on after a series of punctures in the closing laps.

One dramatically altered the complexion of the championship fight, while the fear of another prevented Red Bull from snatching a stunning first win of the year.

Here's a look at why it all unfolded the way it did.

What happened to the tyres?

Nowhere on the Formula One calendar punishes tyres like Silverstone.