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Charles Leclerc wins British Grand Prix amid off-track highlights

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 7:46 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Charles Leclerc wins British Grand Prix amid off-track highlights

Summary

At the 2026 British Grand Prix in Silverstone, Charles Leclerc secured his first victory at the event, overshadowing championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who faced issues and penalties. George Russell finished second, and Lewis Hamilton took third, marking his 16th podium at Silverstone. The weekend also featured LEGO racing chaos and home heroes celebrating with fans, including a fun moment involving a boyband lookalike photo and Lewis Hamilton driving a three-seater Ferrari with his brother. The thrilling atmosphere contributed to a record 564,000 attendance. These highlights added to the excitement of a highly competitive race weekend.

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Key Details

•Leclerc claims his maiden British GP victory.
•Antonelli encounters issues and drops out of points contention.
•Russell and Hamilton finish second and third, respectively.
•Weekend highlights include LEGO racing antics and fan engagement.
•A record crowd of 564,000 attended the event.

What they're saying

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Relive the action from Silverstone at the 2026 British Grand Prix with plenty of off-track F1 moments – LEGO racing chaos, a British boyband, and more.
— Formula1.comby Formula 1

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