Charles Leclerc secures Ferrari's 250th win at British Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Charles Leclerc won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 5, 2026, marking Ferrari's 250th grand prix victory. Starting from second, Leclerc overtook polesitter Kimi Antonelli at the start and maintained his lead through the race, finishing under safety car conditions. Ferrari's milestone win is celebrated at the same venue where the team first claimed victory in Formula 1 in 1951. Leclerc expressed his happiness with the victory after a challenging recent period, noting a return to form. With this win, he is fourth in the drivers' championship with 108 points, while Antonelli remains the leader with 179 points.
- •Leclerc wins the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
- •This is Ferrari's 250th grand prix victory.
- •Leclerc overtakes Antonelli and leads through the race.
- •Ferrari's first F1 victory occurred at Silverstone in 1951.
- •Leclerc is now fourth in the drivers' championship.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — John Elkann releases statement after Ferrari F1 British GP milestone
- 8:08 PMMotorsport.com — John Elkann releases statement after Ferrari F1 British GP milestone
"Ferrari president John Elkann has reacted to Charles Leclerc's victory at the 2026 British Grand Prix, which marked the Maranello outfit's 250th grand prix victory. After starting from second on the grid, Leclerc took the lead at the race start, overtaking polesitter Kimi Antonelli, who slipped to third behind Leclerc's team-mate Lewis Hamilton. After coming out on top during the round of ...Keep reading
"Charles Leclerc delivered Ferrari’s 250th grand prix win at Silverstone, with president John Elkann celebrating the landmark result
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 8:08 PMJohn Elkann releases statement after Ferrari F1 British GP milestone
Charles Leclerc delivered Ferrari’s 250th grand prix win at Silverstone, with president John Elkann celebrating the landmark result
- Motorsport.comJul 5, 2026, 8:08 PMJohn Elkann releases statement after Ferrari F1 British GP milestone
Ferrari president John Elkann has reacted to Charles Leclerc's victory at the 2026 British Grand Prix, which marked the Maranello outfit's 250th grand prix victory. After starting from second on the grid, Leclerc took the lead at the race start, overtaking polesitter Kimi Antonelli, who slipped to third behind Leclerc's team-mate Lewis Hamilton. After coming out on top during the round of ...Keep reading
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