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Lewis Hamilton urges Ferrari to intensify their efforts in Formula One title bid at Spa

Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton talks to the media in the paddock of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton talks to the media in the paddock of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

F1 world champion Lando Norris takes a 10-place grid penalty for Belgian Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris arrives ahead of the race REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 McLaren's Lando Norris arrives ahead of the race REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett

F1 leader Kimi Antonelli needs a win after recent blows

Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli has seen his advantage shrink as rivals Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc benefit from a resurgent and increasingly competitive Ferrari.
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli has seen his advantage shrink as rivals Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc benefit from a resurgent and increasingly competitive Ferrari.

Two wins in three races but Ferrari boss plays down F1 title bid

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 13, 2025 Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit ahead of the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Edgar Su
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 13, 2025 Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit ahead of the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Edgar Su

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

Silverstone safety car decision was the right call for Wolff

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff with Alpine team principal Flavio Briatore ahead of the race REUTERS/Andrew Boyers
Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2026 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff with Alpine team principal Flavio Briatore ahead of the race 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 .

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