Leclerc takes British GP victory amid late chaos

ESPN1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 3:54 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Leclerc takes British GP victory amid late chaos
Summary

Charles Leclerc won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, marking Ferrari's second victory in three races. The race ended under a safety car after a late incident involving Max Verstappen, who crashed while chasing Lewis Hamilton. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli suffered suspension issues, dropping to ninth before a penalty pushed him to sixteenth. George Russell finished second, while Hamilton placed third. Following this race, the championship gap narrows, with Antonelli now leading Russell by 25 points, and Hamilton trailing by 32 pending an investigation into a yellow-flag incident.

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By the Numbers
  • Leclerc secures his first win in nearly two years
  • Verstappen crashed while competing for second place
  • Antonelli demoted to sixteenth after a penalty
  • Hamilton under investigation for yellow flag infringement
  • Next race scheduled for July 17-19 at Spa-Francorchamps
Latest Updates
  • 5:24 PMESPNLeclerc wins British GP: 'Tough times never last'
  • 4:06 PMYahoo SportsLeclerc wins dramatic race from Russell and Hamilton
  • 3:54 PMBBC SportLeclerc wins dramatic British GP from Russell & Hamilton
What they're saying
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George Russell's bid to win a maiden world championship was dealt a significant boost after Kimi Antonelli failed to score in a dramatic conclusion to Sunday's British Grand Prix, which was won by Charles Leclerc.

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Charles Leclerc wins a dramatic British Grand Prix from George Russell in which both Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen failed to score.

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Charles Leclerc wins a dramatic British Grand Prix from George Russell in which both Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen failed to score.

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