Formula 1 1997 9 1997-07-13 1997-07-13 https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/thumb/jyf7g51753609135.jpg https://r2.thesportsdb.com/images/media/event/poster/dgh4c91753608061.jpg The 1997 British Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at Silverstone on 13 July 1997. It was the ninth round of the 1997 Formula One World Championship. Williams' Jacques Villeneuve won the race despite being stuck in the pit lane for half a minute during his first stop due to a wheel nut problem. Two previous leaders retired from the race due to mechanical failures. Michael Schumacher led by over 40 seconds before a wheel bearing failure caused retirement. Mika Häkkinen seemed set for his first win but his engine blew while he was holding off Villeneuve, having made one stop to the Canadian's two. Further back, Alexander Wurz scored his first podium finish in his third Grand Prix, also briefly leading the race during the pitstops. This race marked the 100th Grand Prix victory for the Williams team. 505823