FIA British GP decision questioned as former Alpine boss offers alternative
Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has argued that the FIA missed a prime opportunity to deliver a spectacular finish to the British Grand Prix, insisting the race should have been red-flagged following Max Verstappen's late retirement.
The Silverstone race ended behind the safety car. Charles Leclerc secured a much-needed victory, his first of the season, taking the chequered flag ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:05:02 +0000
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Charles Leclerc's British GP win could transform F1 title fight, says Juan Pablo Montoya
Juan Pablo Montoya believes the battle for the Formula 1 championship could become "really exciting" if Charles Leclerc can build on his British Grand Prix victory with the same consistency shown by his Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
Leclerc took his first grand prix win of the season, and his first at Silverstone, on Sunday. The Monegasque driver took the lead at the start of the race and ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:05:02 +0000
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Kimi Antonelli told key Michael Schumacher lesson he needs to learn in F1 title fight
Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has claimed that championship leader Kimi Antonelli must learn how to manage a compromised car if he wants to secure titles, drawing comparisons to Michael Schumacher's ability to nurse damaged machinery.
The 19-year-old driver endured a bruising British Grand Prix at Silverstone, finishing 15th. While he looked in contention to fight Charles Leclerc ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:05:02 +0000
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Ferrari faces Lewis Hamilton-Charles Leclerc decision after British GP victory, says Rob Smedley
Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley believes the Maranello outfit might have to make the decision to prioritise seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc if it is to stand any real chance of clinching the 2026 drivers' championship.
Smedley's comments came after a dramatic British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where Leclerc took an emotional victory, his first grand ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:57:54 +0000
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The pre-race tweak that hampered Lewis Hamilton's British GP
Ferrari didn’t start its British Grand Prix weekend in the most optimistic of ways, as its engineers estimated a possible six tenths deficit to Formula 1’s dominant outfit Mercedes on the straights.
But then it took a completely unexpected turn, surprising even the drivers, as Lewis Hamilton took a shock pole last Friday for the sprint race.
Although victory eventually went to Mercedes ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0000
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Should the British GP ending cause a change in F1 safety car rules?
The 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix endured a very anticlimactic end as drivers crossed the finish line under safety car conditions, which prompted boos from the SIlverstone crowd.
It came after Max Verstappen crashed at Stowe with six laps remaining and once his Red Bull had been cleared, race control followed its standard procedures by allowing cars to unlap themselves.
Those cars were ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:11:54 +0000
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Fred Vasseur dismisses Ferrari F1 title talk: "Let's focus on Spa"
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says he doesn't want to hear about the Scuderia's championship chances yet given the team's fluctuating performances.
A large upgrade package in Spain yielded the team a surprise Barcelona Grand Prix win, and a first for Lewis Hamilton in red. And at last weekend's British Grand Prix, his team-mate Charles Leclerc also got off the mark, bouncing ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:28:03 +0000
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Kimi Antonelli spotted with Roger Federer at Wimbledon after British GP misery
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli made a high-profile appearance at Wimbledon just 24 hours after the British Grand Prix.
The current championship leader attended the All England Club on Monday, supporting Jannik Sinner on Centre Court alongside tennis legend Roger Federer.
"My worlds colliding. Really love how Kimi is becoming a tennis fan. Already noticed him supporting Sinner ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:48:56 +0000
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Ayrton Senna 1992 race-worn F1 helmet smashes estimate at auction reaching six-figure sum
A race-worn helmet of three-time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna has seen a dramatic £100,000 surge in bidding over the British Grand Prix weekend, pushing its current bid to £260,000 at the time of writing.
The iconic piece of motorsport history, which was used by the Brazilian legend during the 1992 F1 season, is currently up for auction for the first time with BUDDS Auctions.
The ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:25:32 +0000
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F1 pundit warns against early Kimi Antonelli verdict after British GP
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has cautioned against prematurely labelling Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli as a fundamentally better driver than his team-mate George Russell.
The intra-team dynamic at the Brackley outfit was under scrutiny once again at the British Grand Prix. While Russell inherited second place behind Ferrari's race winner Charles Leclerc, it was Antonelli who demonstrated ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:19:03 +0000
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Max Verstappen's Red Bull failures labelled "big concern" after British GP retirement
Max Verstappen's recurring active aero failures have been noted as a safety concern after the Red Bull driver went off the circuit at high speed for the second time in eight days at the British Grand Prix.
The four-time Formula 1 champion endured a miserable weekend at Silverstone, which ultimately resulted in a retirement on lap 48 after he became beached in the gravel.
The incident ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:44:53 +0000
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Toto Wolff's 'spiciest slapback' at George Russell at British GP compared to Mark Webber moment
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's blunt post-race radio message to George Russell at the British Grand Prix has been likened to Mark Webber's infamous 2010 quote by Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques.
Russell finished second at his home race, inheriting the position after his team-mate Kimi Antonelli fell down to 15th position with a dislodged wheel shield and a track limits penalty, and he ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:09:41 +0000
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Red Bull investigates Max Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion immediately stressed that the two failures were caused by different problems.
"A different fault, let's say, but the same outcome," Verstappen explained.
After the crash in Spielberg, where Verstappen went off at the end of Q3, Red Bull said it ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:31:59 +0000
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Ferrari to become first F1 team to test at the Madring ahead of Spanish GP
Ferrari is set for a filming day this week at the new home of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, Motorsport.com has learned.
The Scuderia will take to the Madrid street track on Thursday, labelled ‘Madring’, which is set to host its first grand prix on 11-13 September after replacing Barcelona as the Spanish GP venue.
It will see the SF-26 become the first F1 car to run on the Madrid ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:40:11 +0000
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Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes pair to get penalties for exceeding engine usage later in F1 season
Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to face grid penalties for exceeding power unit component usage later in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
The seven-time F1 world champion, who initially praised Ferrari’s reliability, put the spotlight on Mercedes given its reliability woes at the start of the season.
“Massively impressed,” Hamilton said about ...Keep reading
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:11:39 +0000
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F1 could move away from customer power units 2031
The FIA, F1's governing body, is considering offering a third-party supply of engines to customer teams from 2031 as the series looks set to move to cheaper V8 power units.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 chief Stefano Domenicali have long been aligned on the series moving to cheaper, lighter and louder power units for the next regulations cycle, which should start in 2031.
The ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:19:47 +0000
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Kimi Antonelli praised for championship mentality after British GP fight
Naomi Schiff has praised Kimi Antonelli for demonstrating the fighting mentality required to win a Formula 1 championship during his frustrating British Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver had the race win in his sights as he closed down the gap to Ferrari's Charles Leclerc but saw a potential victory slip away from him due to a bizarre mechanical failure. Running a 10-lap tyre offset strategy ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:35:02 +0000
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The clever electrical trick that gives Mercedes an edge in qualifying
During qualifying for both races over the British Grand Prix weekend, one curious detail caught the eye: both Mercedes drivers completely lifted off the accelerator just a few metres before crossing the finish line. It's unusual behaviour, because drivers normally try to cross the line with the throttle pinned to squeeze out every last hundredth of a second.
Paradoxical as it may seem, there ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:51:04 +0000
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Lewis Hamilton 'wouldn't have pitted' under safety car if he knew British GP second was at risk
Lewis Hamilton has conceded he wouldn't have pitted for a second time under the late safety car at the British Grand Prix had he known he would have lost second place to George Russell.
Seven-time champion Hamilton had been behind Ferrari team-mate and eventual race winner Charles Leclerc when the race was neutralised in the closing stages after Max Verstappen crashed at Stowe, his Red Bull ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:04 +0000
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David Coulthard points to George Russell concern after British GP P2: "Knows that was fortunate"
David Coulthard believes that George Russell will leave the British Grand Prix feeling like he "got away with it", as his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli continues to extract a level of performance that the Briton is currently struggling to match.
Russell secured his first-ever podium finish at his home grand prix at Silverstone on Sunday. But the milestone result did not truly represent ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:42:11 +0000
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Red Bull STEMx helmets stolen at Silverstone as Calum Nicholas issues CCTV warning
Former Red Bull Formula 1 mechanic Calum Nicholas has shared that replica helmets were stolen from the Red Bull STEMx van following the British Grand Prix.
Nicholas has publicly called out the thieves who stole the replica helmets from the STEMx educational van during the race weekend at Silverstone.
The theft took place after a dramatic British Grand Prix, which saw Charles Leclerc claim ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:39:03 +0000
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David Coulthard calls for FIA entertainment focus after British GP ending
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has urged the FIA to prioritise "entertainment" following the anticlimactic safety car finish at the British Grand Prix.
The race at Silverstone saw Charles Leclerc secure his first victory at the iconic circuit and Ferrari's 250th grand prix win. However, the race lacked an exciting finish after a late-race crash involving Red Bull's Max Verstappen ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:56:54 +0000
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Kimi Antonelli: British GP setback "makes the fire grow even more" in F1 title fight
Kimi Antonelli has seen his Formula 1 championship lead shrink to just 25 points over nearest rival George Russell and 32 over Ferrari challenger Lewis Hamilton in the space of three race weekends.
Where Antonelli struggled for outright performance during last year's European leg of the season, the picture is completely different this time.
In Barcelona, the young Italian retired from second ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:42:58 +0000
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The statistics behind Ferrari's 250th F1 win
Ferrari has been chasing a world title since 2008 in the constructors' championship and 2007 in the drivers' championship, but remains the most successful team in Formula 1. Winner of the British Grand Prix on Sunday, Charles Leclerc even allowed the Scuderia to reach a new symbolic milestone.
The Monegasque driver claimed Ferrari's 250th victory in F1, at the circuit where, 75 years earlier ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:31:19 +0000
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Toto Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
The British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car, much to the disappointment of many fans at Silverstone. Boos echoed around the grandstands, although part of that reaction was prompted by a communication error.
The timing screens briefly displayed the message "Safety Car ending", but this later proved to be incorrect. The FIA subsequently clarified that the message should never have ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:59 +0000
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George Russell urged to change approach to fight for 2026 F1 title
Juan Pablo Montoya has urged George Russell to stop focusing on his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli and instead concentrate on adapting his own driving style if he hopes to challenge for the championship.
Russell finished second at the British Grand Prix, benefiting from a late-race gamble by Mercedes to maintain track position on used medium tyres during a safety car period, which continued ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:58:09 +0000
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Who slept worst after the F1 British GP: Max Verstappen
First things first: I can’t picture Max Verstappen actually having sleepless nights. Not with four world championships under his belt, a loving family at home, and plenty of enticing options tempting him outside of Formula 1.
And yet, the fact that things are going so badly for him in F1 right now must really sting. What’s worse, there is no sign improvements in the short- or medium-term ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:35:03 +0000
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Who slept best after the F1 British GP: Charles Leclerc
It must not be easy to be a top athlete these days. Perhaps not so much when you're winning - because praise comes from all angles, and it's great to feel loved and appreciated. But winning isn't easy when you're competing against other top athletes - and more often than not you'll get everything but praise and appreciation.
It probably hasn't been easy to be Charles Leclerc lately, with the ...Keep reading
Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:13:50 +0000
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Juan Pablo Montoya calls for F1 rule change after Kimi Antonelli penalty
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has called for a track limits rule rethink after Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli was penalised during the British Grand Prix.
The Italian driver had been on course to challenge Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for the victory at Silverstone before his car suffered a left-hand wheel shield failure in the closing stages. The resulting loss of aerodynamic load severely ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:56:26 +0000
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Winners and losers from F1 British GP
We're at that frantic point of the 2026 Formula 1 season where races are coming thick and fast.
And top performing teams can either inflict a lot of damage on their rivals, or catch up after a botched start to 2026.
Winner: Charles Leclerc
Last year it looked like Leclerc was going to end Lewis Hamilton's storied career, only for Hamilton to turn up reinvigorated and much more ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:35:03 +0000
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Carlos Sainz handed unprecedented penalty after F1 British GP
Carlos Sainz was hit with a rare penalty following the 2026 British Grand Prix after the Williams Formula 1 driver incorrectly unlapped himself under a late safety car.
A lap 46 crash from Max Verstappen at Stowe caused Sunday’s Silverstone race to be run under safety car conditions for its final six tours, with Charles Leclerc winning for Ferrari.
But his former team-mate endured a much ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:30:47 +0000
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John Elkann releases statement after Ferrari F1 British GP milestone
Ferrari president John Elkann has reacted to Charles Leclerc's victory at the 2026 British Grand Prix, which marked the Maranello outfit's 250th grand prix victory.
After starting from second on the grid, Leclerc took the lead at the race start, overtaking polesitter Kimi Antonelli, who slipped to third behind Leclerc's team-mate Lewis Hamilton. After coming out on top during the round of ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:08:50 +0000
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Lance Stroll got three penalties in nine laps at Silverstone
In an otherwise anonymous race, Lance Stroll managed to get noticed at Silverstone by collecting three penalties in the space of just nine laps, each one for exceeding track limits.
The Aston Martin driver had little chance of shining in Sunday's race. Struggling badly for outright pace, the AMR26 is currently the slowest car on the grid, and onboard footage throughout the weekend showed ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:54:09 +0000
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Red Bull understands Max Verstappen's anger after "super dangerous" British GP retirement
Max Verstappen had a litany of complaints after the British Grand Prix, where his Red Bull spun off into the gravel at Stowe corner with six laps to run.
Verstappen had been in contention for third place at the time despite battling with poor handling balance, electrical deployment and gearbox issues throughout.
Afterwards he expressed his frustration – not just at the wing failure that ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:35:42 +0000
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How Charles Leclerc rediscovered his mojo to win F1 British GP
Charles Leclerc rediscovered his mojo by winning the 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix and he has credited behind-the-scenes changes for doing so.
The Ferrari driver overtook Mercedes polesitter Kimi Antonelli on lap one for his first victory since the 2024 United States Grand Prix and the ninth of his career.
It put an end to a recent poor run in the 2026 campaign where he had just four ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:10:36 +0000
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Mercedes won't contest Kimi Antonelli's British GP track limits penalty
The Mercedes Formula 1 team will not contest Kimi Antonelli's five-second penalty in the British GP as the championship leader finished outside the points.
At Silverstone, Antonelli was running second, with a significant tyre life advantage on leader Charles Leclerc, when the Italian started experiencing severe handling issues with his Mercedes W17.
The team called Antonelli in twice to try ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:28:32 +0000
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George Russell says “I need to be better” in F1 title chase
George Russell has called upon himself to improve his performances to become the 2026 Formula 1 world champion after early domination from Kimi Antonelli.
Russell was the pre-season favourite due to Mercedes being expected to master the regulation switch and although that’s been the case, his team-mate Antonelli has held the upper hand.
The 19-year-old has won five of the opening nine ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:08:27 +0000
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Why Lewis Hamilton keeps British GP podium despite yellow-flag sanction
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton will keep his third place in the British Grand Prix after getting off with a reprimand for a yellow-flag infringement.
Hamilton was investigated by the FIA race stewards for allegedly speeding through a yellow-flag zone during the Silverstone race, passing the stranded Audi of Nico Hulkenberg.
Video evidence showed that Hamilton entered the yellow ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:59:02 +0000
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Max Verstappen "fed up" with Red Bull issues as he reveals cause of British GP crash
The British Grand Prix turned into a particularly strange race for Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen.
The four-time world champion said he was still struggling with both power unit and balance issues, yet despite those problems he appeared to be on course for his third podium finish of the season before crashing out.
After qualifying, Verstappen urged Red Bull to replace the power ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:52:28 +0000
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Ralf Schumacher makes bold Ferrari F1 title claim after British GP win
Following a dramatic British Grand Prix, former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports Germany pundit Ralf Schumacher has declared Ferrari a genuine championship contender.
The Maranello outfit celebrated a historic milestone at Silverstone, with Charles Leclerc securing the team's 250th grand prix victory.
The grand prix concluded under safety car conditions following Max Verstappen becoming ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:47:06 +0000
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Toto Wolff reveals how close Kimi Antonelli came to a Silverstone win
Kimi Antonelli left Silverstone empty-handed after suffering a mechanical failure during the British Grand Prix - but before that he had been firmly in contention for victory.
Having delayed his pitstop by 10 laps compared to Charles Leclerc, the Mercedes Formula 1 driver was chasing down the Ferrari when an aerodynamic component on the front-left corner of his car broke after he attacked the ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:51:48 +0000
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F1 drivers go viral after multiple LEGO cars beached during chaotic British GP parade
Formula 1's pre-race drivers' parade for the British Grand Prix took a hilarious turn on Sunday when multiple drivers beached their LEGO minicars in the Silverstone gravel traps.
The grid was tasked with completing the traditional lap of the circuit in custom-built, driveable LEGO karts. Capable of speeds up to 25km/h, the heavy brick-built machines proved too slow for many of the drivers ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:45:01 +0000
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Why the British GP ended under Safety Car after restart confusion
The FIA has explained a “software error” caused the controversial end to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, with the safety car initially called in for a final-lap shootout before the decision was reversed.
After Max Verstappen crashed with six laps to go, the safety car was deployed, which triggered a frantic finish to the Silverstone race.
Once Verstappen’s Red Bull was recovered ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:40:38 +0000
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Martin Brundle challenges FIA after British GP safety car finish: "Denied a proper end"
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has questioned the FIA's handling of the 2026 British Grand Prix's concluding laps, arguing that race control is not obligated to wait for lapped cars to catch the pack before restarting the race.
The race at the iconic Silverstone circuit ended under safety car conditions, denying the crowd a green-flag finish.
The safety car ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:31:29 +0000
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Lewis Hamilton summoned after F1 British GP, expects to lose podium
Lewis Hamilton and a Ferrari team representative have been summoned by the British Grand Prix stewards to explain a potential breach of Formula 1 yellow flag regulations.
The FIA summons document does not specify the exact time of the alleged infringement, although race control indicated during the race that it concerned an incident at 4:03:34 BST.
This was shortly after Audi driver Nico ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:27:04 +0000
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2026 F1 championship standings: Kimi Antonelli's lead dwindles further at Silverstone
Kimi Antonelli was in a position to win the British Grand Prix when he suffered a technical issue which led to his second non-score of the season, allowing Formula 1 title rivals George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to catch up.
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Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:16:59 +0000
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F1 British GP: Charles Leclerc wins as Kimi Antonelli hits trouble
Charles Leclerc headed George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to win the British Grand Prix as Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli lost second place with late reliability troubles.
Leclerc had snatched the lead away from polesitter Kimi Antonelli at the start, with third-placed starter Hamilton also following his Ferrari team-mate through.
While Leclerc made his only pitstop, Antonelli ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:52:48 +0000
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Five quick takeaways from the F1 British GP
No more excuses for George Russell
There was always a valid excuse for George Russell during Kimi Antonelli’s five-race winning streak earlier in this 2026 F1 campaign: bad luck. The pre-season favourite had a mechanical issue in Shanghai Q3, Antonelli profited from a timely safety car in Suzuka to win, whereas Russell also retired from the lead in Montreal.
It all combined to give ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:44:24 +0000
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David Croft raises George Russell concern amid Kimi Antonelli title fight
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has argued that George Russell must bring "Russell 2.0" to challenge his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli for the championship title.
Russell secured his first victory since the Australian Grand Prix by winning last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. The Briton capitalised on his experience during a single-yellow flag period in qualifying to ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:49:30 +0000
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Lando Norris left "shaking" by emotional British GP Landostand reception
Lando Norris admitted he was "shaking a little bit" from the overwhelming reception at his dedicated 'Landostand' at Stowe corner during the British Grand Prix weekend.
The McLaren driver will line up sixth on the grid for his home grand prix, but the immense support of his fans has left him hoping to put on a good show.
"There's a lot of yellow! Even Carlos said, 'Oh my God!' It's ...Keep reading
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:43:25 +0000
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