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Controversial finish as Charles Leclerc claims British Grand Prix victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Controversial finish as Charles Leclerc claims British Grand Prix victory

Summary

Charles Leclerc secured his first win in nearly two years at the British Grand Prix on July 9, 2026, driving for Ferrari. The race concluded under a Safety Car after Max Verstappen spun out on Lap 48, leading to boos from the record crowd at Silverstone. Leclerc had earlier fended off challenges from his teammate Lewis Hamilton and 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli, who faltered due to a mechanical issue. A miscommunication regarding the Safety Car led to the controversial ending, prompting an FIA investigation into the incident. Amid the chaos, Hamilton and teammate George Russell rounded out the podium.

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By the Numbers

•Leclerc wins his first race in nearly two years.
•The Grand Prix ended under the Safety Car due to Verstappen's spin.
•Antonelli suffered a mechanical failure, finishing 16th.
•Hamilton and Russell finished second and third, respectively.
•FIA has launched an investigation into the Safety Car's miscommunication.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Leclerc emerges victorious as British Grand Prix ends in controversy

What they're saying

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Charles Leclerc earned his first victory in almost two years for Ferrari. Unfortunately for him, all the chatter around the British Grand Prix will be about its controversial ending that resulted in the 175,000-strong crowd at Silverstone booing after they were denied a dramatic finish. The record crowd at Silverstone was in for a thriller […]
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