Charles Leclerc secured a monumental victory for Ferrari at the British Grand Prix on July 5, 2026, marking the team's 250th win in Formula 1. The race concluded under a safety car at Silverstone, with George Russell of Mercedes finishing second and Lewis Hamilton taking third. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli faced challenges, winning the sprint race but failing to score points in the main event, reducing his lead to 25 points.
Driver Ratings from Silverstone
Following the chaotic race, here are the ratings for each driver's performance across the weekend:
- Charles Leclerc - 9/10: A composed victory despite the chaos behind him.
- George Russell - 7.5/10: Struggled with a puncture but gained crucial points.
- Lewis Hamilton - 7/10: A penalty hindered his chances for a 10th Silverstone win.
- Lando Norris - 8/10: Surprised with a strong fourth-place finish.
- Isack Hadjar - 7.5/10: Mature performance but couldn't match Verstappen.
- Liam Lawson - 8/10: Took advantage of late-race chaos for a significant points haul.
- Arvid Lindblad - 8/10: Impressive debut, demonstrating he belongs in F1.
- Gabriel Bortoleto - 8/10: Achieved a long-awaited points finish.
- Franco Colapinto - 7/10: Excellent recovery drive to score points.
- Pierre Gasly - 6.5/10: Outperformed by his teammate but still finished in the points.
Notable Performances and Challenges
While Leclerc celebrated, Kimi Antonelli faced a difficult day. After winning the sprint race, he started poorly in the main event, which affected his championship standing. The Red Bull team also encountered issues, with Max Verstappen finishing with a score of 6.5/10 due to car reliability problems.
