Charles Leclerc wins F1 British Grand Prix behind safety car

Charles Leclerc secured his first victory of the 2026 F1 season at the British Grand Prix held at Silverstone. The race concluded under a safety car following late confusion. Leclerc's win marked Ferrari's 250th Grand Prix victory. George Russell finished second, with Lewis Hamilton in the other Ferrari taking third. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who started on pole, experienced a difficult race after reporting a problem and incurring a penalty, ultimately finishing 16th. Despite this setback, Antonelli maintains his lead in the championship standings.

Charles Leclerc secured his first Formula 1 victory in nearly two years at a chaotic British Grand Prix on Sunday, which concluded under a safety car. Leclerc took the lead at the start and held it despite championship leader Kimi Antonelli experiencing steering problems in the closing laps. Antonelli ultimately finished outside the points in 16th place after a time penalty. The race was further disrupted by a spin from Max Verstappen, which led to the safety car deployment. George Russell finished second for Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton taking third. Antonelli was also under investigation for allegedly infringing yellow-flag conditions.