WATCH | When Leclerc, Hamilton, Perez conjured the finest F1 overtakes in 2022

The Formula 1 British Grand Prix is not always the most exciting race on the Formula 1 calendar, but the 2022 edition was like something from an action movie.

It started with a massive crash at the start of the race, followed by a relentless onslaught of action as drivers competed for positions, and to be better than the rest. But it was close to the end that things really heated up.

Following another restart that left Ferrari's Charles Leclerc vulnerable on the Hard tyre, Red Bull's Sergio Perez and Mercedes-AMG's Lewis Hamilton were soon ready to topple the man in red. Running on the Softs, Leclerc was always going to be a sitting duck to the two mentioned drivers who were on the much faster tyre, but what transpired left everyone gasping for breath.

First, Perez moved past Leclerc, but the jostle between the two opened the door for Hamilton to assert himself in that fight. It was brilliant as the trio came within inches of each other, yet managed to keep things clean and not touch wheels.

But it was Leclerc, on worn tyres, who impressed most, extracting every ounce of performance from his Ferrari as he attempted to keep within range of his rivals. He eventually lost the battle, but gained massive respect for how he drove.

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The valiant warrior

Much of the 2022 F1 season revolved around Leclerc and title rival Max Verstappen from Red Bull. But while Red Bull managed to turn an early season disadvantage around, Ferrari fumbled as they lost the grip on an early season advantage.

Leclerc, trying his utmost to make the best of a trying situation, lost more championship ground to Verstappen, eventually conceding that his and