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Charles Leclerc

Mercedes take the blame for Antonelli's Silverstone blank

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Peter Powell
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Peter Powell

George Russell concedes Ferrari are threat to Mercedes

epa13089319 (L-R) Second-placed Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain, first-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, and third-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrate on the podium after the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit racetrack in Silverstone, Britain, 05 July 2026.  EPA/PETER POWELL
epa13089319 (L-R) Second-placed Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain, first-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, and third-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrate on the podium after the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit racetrack in Silverstone, Britain, 05 July 2026.  EPA/PETER POWELL

In the Driver’s Seat

F1 fans deserve an explanation as British Grand Prix ends in a fizzle

Ferrari’s driver Charles Leclerc (right) and Mercedes’ driver George Russell (second from right) behind the safety car during the Formula One British Grand Prix on July 5.
Ferrari’s driver Charles Leclerc (right) and Mercedes’ driver George Russell (second from right) behind the safety car during the Formula One British Grand Prix on July 5.

Leclerc changes the narrative with Silverstone success

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc celebrates with his trophy on the podium after winning the British Grand Prix along with third placed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc celebrates with his trophy on the podium after winning the British Grand Prix along with third placed Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

Charles Leclerc wins British Grand Prix as championship leader Kimi Antonelli fails to score

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc celebrates at Silverstone after winning his first grand prix since 2024.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc celebrates at Silverstone after winning his first grand prix since 2024.

F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli follows up sprint win with British GP pole

epa13086462 (L-R) Second-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, first-placed Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy, and third-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain pose for a photo after the Qualifying for the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit racetrack in Silverstone, Britain, 04 July 2026. The 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix is held on 05 July.  EPA/PETER POWELL .
epa13086462 (L-R) Second-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, first-placed Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy, and third-placed Scuderia Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain pose for a photo after the Qualifying for the Formula One British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Circuit racetrack in Silverstone, Britain, 04 July 2026. The 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix is held on 05 July.  EPA/PETER POWELL .

Max Verstappen felt he could fight for a win for first time this season after Austrian second place

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrating with a trophy on the podium after finishing second in the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg on June 28.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrating with a trophy on the podium after finishing second in the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg on June 28.

Formula One braced for next twist after Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari breakthrough

Formula One F1 - Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 13, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Bruna Casas
Formula One F1 - Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 13, 2026 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Bruna Casas

Lewis Hamilton takes first F1 win for Ferrari to end Kimi Antonelli’s run

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates by tossing his trophy into the air after winning the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as his former teammate George Russell (left) of Mercedes and McLaren's Lando Norris (right) watch on.
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton celebrates by tossing his trophy into the air after winning the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix as his former teammate George Russell (left) of Mercedes and McLaren's Lando Norris (right) watch on.

Leclerc 'ashamed' after crashing again

Formula One F1 - Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 12, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during practice REUTERS/Bruna Casas
Formula One F1 - Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 12, 2026 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during practice REUTERS/Bruna Casas

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.