Hamilton wins at home after Rosberg retires


Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Race Circuit, central England, July 6, 2014. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

SILVERSTONE England (Reuters) - Lewis Hamilton won his home British Grand Prix on Sunday and slashed Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg's Formula One lead to four points after the German retired for the first time this season.

Hamilton, who last won at Silverstone in his 2008 championship year, now has 161 points to Rosberg's 165 with 10 races remaining and his title hopes fully restored. It was his fifth win of the year.

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