ACTOR Damian Lewis had Formula One fans baffled as he sang the national anthem Elvis Presley style at Silverstone.
The Hollywood star belted God Save the King alongside a saxophonist but the performance left viewers totally confused.
GettyNORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – JULY 09: Damian Lewis performs the national anthem on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 09, 2023 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)[/caption]
One said: “Sorry but that was not just awful it was embarrassing.”
Another agreed: “What is more worrying is that at no point did anyone involved with organising this, or close to Damian Lewis, step in to prevent this tragedy.”
One joked: “Don’t give up the day job.”
Another asked: “Who let this happen?”
Despite the dodgy singing, British pair Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris did their best to put on a show for the 160,000 crammed into Silverstone.
The two traded blows for the title of being named best of the runners’ up as once again Max Verstappen proved too strong.
Verstappen took the chequered flag for the eighth time in 10 races – and the sixth time in a row. Norris was second and Hamilton third.
Norris said: “It is pretty insane! None of this would be possible without the team and they did an amazing job.
“I managed to hold off Lewis. I tried to hold on to Max for as long as possible…but I don’t care, P2 is all good. The whole in-lap I was trying to wave to everyone.”
Hamilton, who started seventh and was quizzed about his recover, added: “The crowd did it!
“Silverstone put on an amazing show. I felt the energy and the support and congratulations to Lando and McLaren.
“As a team, we know we are not that far away and we can keep pushing.”
PALando Norris and Lewis Hamilton celebrate together[/caption]