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Charles Leclerc secures Ferrari's 250th win at British Grand Prix

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Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Charles Leclerc secures Ferrari's 250th win at British Grand Prix

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

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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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