British GP: Charles Leclerc sizzles at Silverstone; George Russell and Lewis Hamilton on podium

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc stormed to victory in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where Mercedes’ George Russell finished second and Lewis Hamilton came third.

Pole sitter and driver’s championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished in 15th place.

Dutchman Max Verstappen failed to complete the race, relying on team-mate Isack Hadjar to score points for Red Bull.

Here, Sport Just Sport takes a look at what the mixed results mean moving forward for the 2026 Formula One season…

Leclerc secures 25 points for Scuderia Ferrari

After a 624-day drought of success in a Formula One car at Silverstone, Charles Leclerc won the British Grand Prix for the first time in his career. 

The Prancing Horse have an impressive history with the track, securing almost 20 wins throughout their time in Formula One, however they have not had a win since the now Williams driver Carlos Sainz saw the chequered flag in 2022.

Leclerc has overtaken defending World Driver’s Champion Lando Norris, narrowly claiming fourth place in the driver standings. 

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