Charles Leclerc wins dramatic British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Charles Leclerc won a dramatic British Grand Prix after Kimi Antonelli's race unravelled with a late mechanical failure, while George Russell and Lewis Hamilton completed the podium.
Charles Leclerc claimed victory at the British Grand Prix after a dramatic race at Silverstone that saw championship leader Kimi Antonelli lose a likely win through a late mechanical issue.
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The Ferrari driver made a superb start from the front row to overtake pole-sitter Antonelli and controlled much of the race.
Antonelli briefly took the lead by extending his opening stint, but Leclerc reclaimed first place once the Mercedes driver pitted.
With just over 10 laps remaining, Antonelli appeared set to challenge for victory before suffering a front-left wheel shield failure that forced him into the pits.
He eventually finished 16th after receiving a five-second penalty for exceeding track limits, reducing his championship lead to 25 points over team-mate George Russell.
A late Safety Car, triggered by Max Verstappen crashing out, prevented a final-lap battle for the win.
Russell benefited from staying out during the Safety Car period to finish second, while Lewis Hamilton completed the podium despite an earlier penalty and a post-race investigation.
The victory marks Leclerc's first British Grand Prix win and his first Formula One victory since the 2024 United States Grand Prix.