Brundle praises British GP as Leclerc ends race victory drought
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Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Martin Brundle reviewed the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, describing the event as immense, with 175,000 spectators present on race day. Charles Leclerc claimed a long-awaited victory, ending his race drought. Brundle criticized a specific F1 regulation that, according to him, detracted from an otherwise epic event. The GP weekend featured exciting races, including a competitive Sprint won by Kimi Antonelli., other drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris put on strong performances throughout the event.
- •British GP attracted 175,000 spectators on race day
- •Charles Leclerc secured a crucial race victory
- •Kimi Antonelli won the Sprint race ahead of Hamilton
- •Brundle calls for changes to a specific F1 regulation
- •Silverstone hosted a competitive and entertaining weekend
"Silverstone's British Grand Prix 2026 was an immense event, and it could have been truly epic without a regulation which I have been complaining about for years.
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