The very first official System 1 Grand Prix was held round this historic observe at Silverstone, and the F1 grid is again for its most historic race in 2026. The drivers have already seen a plethora of motion all through the course of the weekend.
Through the , it was Kimi Antonelli who took residence his first Dash Race win, with Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris behind. Lewis Hamilton is the pure favourite for the race, beginning third, however chasing his tenth win at Silverstone.
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Though Kimi Antonelli has not received the previous two races at or , he was chasing his first win round this observe from the pole place.
That isn’t how the chips fell – our podium was Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, Mercedes’ George Russell, and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton.
First Lap and Formation Lap Carnage
The beginning of the British Grand Prix was something however easy up and down the grid. First, Fernando Alonso stalled round Turns 12-13 and was pressured to start out the race from the pit lane as a result of he would’ve been out of place.
Jun 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (12) throughout FP1 apply at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Obligatory Credit score: David Kirouac-Imagn Photographs | IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters Join
Then got here Lap 1. The obvious snafu was Kimi Antonelli’s tough begin. He was instantly jumped by each the Ferrari of Leclerc, beginning P2, after which Lewis Hamilton, beginning P3. Hamilton was additionally handed a 5-second time penalty for ‘shifting earlier than the lights’ that he needed to serve throughout a pit cease.
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Behind, there was absolute carnage, though all vehicles had been capable of proceed within the race. First, Alex Albon turned straight into the Haas of Oliver Bearman, inflicting harm to his personal Williams. Albon was handed a 10-second time penalty for avoidable contact.
Then, Oscar Piastri suffered harm (trigger unclear) that dropped him all the way in which again to P21 – greater than 20 seconds behind the remainder of the pack.
F1 British Grand Prix Outcomes
The battling all through the race for the rostrum positions felt like the times of previous. Leclerc led many of the race till Antonelli ran very lengthy on his first set of medium tires. Behind, Max Verstappen was capable of overtake George Russell, with Hamilton simply behind.
George Russell, Mercedes | Mercedes AMG Petronas F1
At lap 33, although, the image was repainted. The Mercedes pit wall let Russell know, mid-battle with Verstappen in entrance and Hamilton behind, that he had a gradual puncture in his proper rear. He was pressured to pit for a 2nd time.
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On Lap 38, the battle for the rostrum place was over. Lewis Hamilton – even after serving his 5-second penalty was capable of overtake Max Verstappen’s Pink Bull for third.
Then, on Lap 42, every little thing modified once more. Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes had a technical problem and was pressured to pit. He went again out on observe, however the automobile itself appeared to wrestle underneath him as he continued to drop again, normalizing to P15.
Oct 21, 2017; Austin, TX, USA; Pink Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (33) of Netherlands throughout apply for america Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Obligatory Credit score: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports activities | IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters Join
Solely 4 laps remained, and the rostrum image shifted once more. Max Verstappen crashed on Lap 48, bringing out a security automobile. Each Ferraris pitted, leaving Charles in first, however inserting Hamilton simply behind a recovered Mercedes of Russell.
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The race ended underneath the security automobile with Charles Leclerc’s first win since 2024.
Place
Driver / Crew
Hole to Lead [s]
1.
Charles Leclerc / Ferrari
–
2.
George Russell / Mercedes
N/A Completed Beneath SC
3.
Lewis Hamilton / Ferrari
N/A Completed Beneath SC
4.
Lando Norris / McLaren
N/A Completed Beneath SC
5.
Isack Hadjar / Pink Bull
N/A Completed Beneath SC
6.
Liam Lawson / Racing Bulls
N/A Completed Beneath SC
7.
Arvid Lindblad / Racing Bulls
N/A Completed Beneath SC
8.
Gabriel Bortoleto / Audi
N/A Completed Beneath SC
9.
Franco Colapinto / Alpine
N/A Completed Beneath SC
10.
Pierre Gasly / Alpine
N/A Completed Beneath SC
11.
Oscar Piastri / McLaren
N/A Completed Beneath SC
12.
Carlos Sainz / Williams
N/A Completed Beneath SC
13.
Ollie Bearman / Haas
N/A Completed Beneath SC
14.
Estaban Ocon / Haas
N/A Completed Beneath SC
15.
Kimi Antonelli / Mercedes
N/A Completed Beneath SC
16.
Sergio Perez / Cadillac
N/A Completed Beneath SC
17.
Valtteri Bottas / Cadillac
N/A Completed Beneath SC
18.
Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin
N/A Completed Beneath SC
19.
Lance Stroll / Aston Martin
N/A Completed Beneath SC
20.
Alex Albon / Williams
DNF
21.
Max Verstappen / Pink Bull
DNF
22.
Nico Hulkenberg / Audi
DNF
F1 Drivers’ Standings after the F1 British Grand Prix
Each single level issues within the Drivers’ Championship, as confirmed by our end in 2025. Kimi Antonelli’s no-points race has closed his hole to Russell and Hamilton much more. If he continues to make errors, the three-way battle shall be on for the title.
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari | Scuderia Ferrari
Leclerc was capable of draw back from the McLaren duo and Verstappen in factors with Piastri and Verstappen falling again after their points round Silverstone.
Additional down the positions, Lindblad’s P7 end was capable of shoot him up three positions, simply behind his teammate, Lawson, within the standings. Moreover, along with his factors end, Colapinto is now tied with Bearman’s Haas for twelfth place.
Place
Driver / Crew
Factors
1.
Kimi Antonelli / Mercedes
179
2.
George Russell / Mercedes
154
3.
Lewis Hamilton / Ferrari
147
4.
Charles Leclerc / Ferrari
108
5.
Lando Norris / McLaren
97
6.
Oscar Piastri / McLaren
82
7.
Max Verstappen / Pink Bull
76
8.
Isack Hadjar / Pink Bull
52
9.
Pierre Gasly / Alpine
42
10.
Liam Lawson / Racing Bulls
39
11.
Arvid Lindblad / Racing Bulls
20
12.
Franco Colapinto / Alpine
18
13.
Ollie Bearman / Haas
18
14.
Carlos Sainz / Williams
6
15.
Gabriel Bortoleto / Audi
6
16.
Alex Albon / Williams
5
17.
Esteban Ocon / Haas
3
18.
Fernando Alonso / Aston Martin
1
19.
Nico Hulkenberg / Audi
0
20.
Valtteri Bottas / Cadillac
0
21.
Sergio Perez / Cadillac
0
22.
Lance Stroll / Aston Martin
0
F1 Constructors’ Standings after the F1 British Grand Prix
Whereas the positions didn’t dramatically change all through the Silverstone weekend, Mercedes’ sliding scale of finishes is permitting Ferrari to slowly shut the hole to the British crew. The hole now sits at underneath 100 factors after Kimi scored 0 factors through the race.
Jun 13, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson (30) throughout FP2 apply at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Obligatory Credit score: David Kirouac-Imagn Photographs | IMAGN IMAGES by way of Reuters Join
Moreover, there may be now solely a 1-point distinction between Racing Bulls and Alpine as each groups proceed to attain a bit of factors every weekend. Each place on this battle is essential for prize cash on the finish of the season.
Place
Crew
Factors
1.
Mercedes
333
2.
Ferrari
255
3.
McLaren
179
4.
Pink Bull
128
5.
Alpine
60
6.
Racing Bulls
59
7.
Haas
21
8.
Williams
11
9.
Audi
6
10.
Aston Martin
1
11.
Cadillac
0
System 1 returns in two weeks with the historic Belgian Grand Prix at Spa on Sunday, July nineteenth at 9:00 AM ET (3:00 PM Native).
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