Charles Leclerc claimed victory in the 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, ending a long winless streak with a strong performance for Ferrari.
Leclerc overtook polesitter Kimi Antonelli on the opening lap to lead the race. He held on for his first win of the season and the ninth of his career after a difficult period that included limited points and crashes in prior events.
George Russell finished second for Mercedes while Lewis Hamilton took third. Hamilton served a five-second penalty for a false start but maintained his podium position.
Antonelli encountered a broken front-left wheel shield that caused handling problems. He received a five-second track limits penalty and finished 16th after multiple pit stops.
Max Verstappen spun off late in the race, triggering a safety car period. Leclerc managed a comfortable lead to secure the win.
