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Charles Leclerc wins 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:10 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Charles Leclerc wins 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Summary

Charles Leclerc secured victory at the 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone on July 5. This marks his first win since the 2024 United States Grand Prix and the ninth of his career. Leclerc's victory follows a challenging start to the season, where he had only achieved four points. He overtook Mercedes polesitter Kimi Antonelli on the first lap, demonstrating a strong performance in changing conditions. This win could signal a turnaround for Leclerc as he looks to regain his competitive edge in the season.

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By the Numbers

•Leclerc won the British GP, his first victory in over a year.
•He overtook Kimi Antonelli on lap one.
•This win comes after a difficult start to the 2026 season.
•Leclerc has now nine career wins.
•The race took place July 5 at Silverstone.

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Charles Leclerc rediscovered his mojo by winning the 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix and he has credited behind-the-scenes changes for doing so. The Ferrari driver overtook Mercedes polesitter Kimi Antonelli on lap one for his first victory since the 2024 United States Grand Prix and the ninth of his career. It put an end to a recent poor run in the 2026 campaign where he had just four ...Keep reading
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