Leclerc takes chaotic British GP win; Antonelli drops points
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Charles Leclerc claimed victory at the British Grand Prix, overtaking George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who finished second and third, respectively. Kimi Antonelli started from pole but suffered a late technical issue that left him outside the points, finishing 16th after receiving a penalty. The race had dramatic twists, including a crash by Max Verstappen that resulted in a late Safety Car. Following this event, Leclerc capitalized on the situation to secure his win, marking a return to form after a difficult previous weekend. The incident also trimmed Antonelli's lead in the championship to 25 points over Russell.
- •Leclerc wins the British GP, marking his ninth career victory.
- •Russell finishes second, while Hamilton secures third after a late strategy mishap.
- •Antonelli's technical failure drops him from contention, finishing 16th.
- •Verstappen crashes late, triggering a Safety Car during the race.
- •Race results impact the championship standings with Antonelli's lead now at 25 points.
"Charles Leclerc emerged as the victor in a hugely eventful British Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver taking the win while Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli fell backwards following an issue on his car.
"Charles Leclerc won a chaotic British Grand Prix for Ferrari as Kimi Antonelli's world championship lead was dramatically reduced after a technical issue left him outside the points.
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External links- Sky Sports—Leclerc wins chaotic British GP as Antonelli suffers late failure
Charles Leclerc won a chaotic British Grand Prix for Ferrari as Kimi Antonelli's world championship lead was dramatically reduced after a technical issue left him outside the points.
- Formula1.com—Leclerc wins dramatic British GP amid Antonelli issue
Charles Leclerc emerged as the victor in a hugely eventful British Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver taking the win while Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli fell backwards following an issue on his car.
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