Kimi Antonelli suffers late issues at British Grand Prix in Silverstone

Kimi Antonelli faced significant challenges at the British Grand Prix on July 5, 2026, where car problems prevented him from scoring points despite a strong performance. After starting from pole position, Antonelli dropped to third but challenged Charles Leclerc as the race progressed. Late in the race, a detached front-left wheel shield forced him to make two additional pit stops. Subsequently, he received a five-second penalty for track limits violations and finished in P16 when the race concluded under a Safety Car due to Max Verstappen's spin. Antonelli, who had won the Sprint race the day before, now leaves with a reduced 25-point margin over teammate George Russell.