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Leclerc Triumphs at Silverstone; Antonelli Extends Drivers' Lead
Charles Leclerc won the British Grand Prix, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli further extended his lead in the drivers' championship.
By Michael de Vries - 2026-07-05T15:42:02.000Z - 2 min read
Charles Leclerc achieved an impressive victory at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver stood atop the podium, followed by George Russell of Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton completed the celebration for Ferrari by taking third place.
Behind the podium spots, Lando Norris also put in a strong performance with his McLaren by finishing fourth. Further back, Max Verstappen stood out by finishing the race in twentieth place. Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad, as well as Isack Hadjar of Red Bull, also managed to score points.
In the drivers' championship, Andrea Kimi Antonelli solidified his position at the top. The Mercedes driver now has 179 points and a comfortable 25-point lead over George Russell. Lewis Hamilton follows in third place with 147 points, while race winner Leclerc climbed to fourth place with this victory.
In the constructors' standings, Mercedes continues to lead the table with 333 points. Ferrari sits second with 255 points, at a respectable distance from the leader. McLaren follows in third, while Red Bull occupies fourth place with 128 points, far behind the top teams.
With nine out of twenty-two races completed, there are still over 340 points up for grabs for the drivers and even more for the constructors, leaving plenty of room for shifts during the remainder of the season.