Hamilton takes third at Silverstone despite penalties and car issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 4:42 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Lewis Hamilton finished third at the British Grand Prix on July 5 at Silverstone, despite struggling with his car's performance throughout the race. Charles Leclerc secured his first win of the season after a late safety car followed Max Verstappen's retirement on lap 48. Hamilton acknowledged that he faced multiple challenges, including picking up a five-second penalty for a jump start. He described the car's setup as lacking front-end downforce, attributing it to an error in adjusting the front wing. Although he received a reprimand for a yellow flag infringement, he was able to retain his podium finish and praised Leclerc's performance.
- •Hamilton finishes third at Silverstone
- •Leclerc claims first win of the season
- •Max Verstappen retires on lap 48
- •Hamilton receives a five-second penalty
- •Race took place on July 5, 2026
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"Lewis Hamilton crossed the line third at Silverstone on Sunday, but by his own admission, the car he climbed out of bore little resemblance to the one he’d been so optimistic about on Friday. Charles Leclerc took his first win…
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