Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc wins Formula 1’s British Grand Prix
- Charles Leclerc won the British Grand Prix on Sunday, ending a 624-day winless streak after standings leader Kimi Antonelli suffered suspension damage to his Mercedes.
- Antonelli's race unraveled after suspension failure struck his Mercedes on the 41st lap, prompting the Italian to radio engineer Peter Bonnington and shout that his car was "Broken."
- Late chaos erupted when Max Verstappen crashed his Red Bull at Stowe on the 48th lap of 52, stranding the car in gravel in front of 16,000 Lando Norris supporters and triggering the safety car.
- George Russell finished second ahead of Lewis Hamilton, while Antonelli crossed the line ninth but received a five-second penalty for track limit violations, leaving him pointless in 16th.
- Russell's second-place finish significantly boosts his championship bid with 13 scheduled rounds remaining in the Formula season, narrowing his deficit in the title race.
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The Monegasque Ferrari driver was awarded the valid ninth of the Formula One world championship.
Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has won the Great Prix of Great Britain in Silverstone.
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Banbury GuardianFour home drivers scoop points as Charles Leclerc claims top step in whirlwind British Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc took the glory but it was a British Grand Prix to remember for the home drivers as four finished in the top seven.
The motorsport temple gives a show. Silverstone mixes cards several times during the grand prize and, at the end of the fair, rewards a reborn Charles Leclerc who climbs the step...
Charles Leclerc Wins British Grand Prix 2026, His First F1 Win Since 2024!
Getty Charles Leclerc returned to the top step in Formula 1 for the first time in nearly two years! The 28-year-old Monegasque F1 driver took first place in the 2026 Pirelli British Grand Prix on Sunday (July 5) at Silverstone Circuit in Northampton, England. This marks Charles‘ first win since the Austin Grand Prix in October 2024, and it is also the 250th win for his team, Scuderia Ferrari HP! Joining Charles on the podium were Mercedes’ Georg…
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