Charles Leclerc wins British Grand Prix; Kimi Antonelli's lead narrows

BBC Sport1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:58 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Charles Leclerc wins British Grand Prix; Kimi Antonelli's lead narrows
Summary

Charles Leclerc claimed victory at the British Grand Prix, marking Ferrari's 250th win. The race concluded behind the safety car with George Russell finishing second and Lewis Hamilton third. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who won the sprint race but was unable to score points in the main race, now leads by 25 points. Leclerc's success came despite the chaos behind him, including Antonelli's poor start. Driver ratings reflect a strong performance by Leclerc and rookies like Arvid Lindblad, who finished seventh in his debut.

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  • Leclerc wins the British Grand Prix at Silverstone
  • Russell and Hamilton complete the podium
  • Antonelli's lead in the championship shrinks to 25 points
  • Arvid Lindblad finishes seventh in his F1 debut
  • Race concluded behind the safety car
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  • 6:58 PMBBC SportStrong weekend for Lindblad and Leclerc composed - driver ratings
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BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the British Grand Prix.

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