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2026 British Grand Prix: Leclerc wins, Hamilton P3

News - 2026-07-13 - By Jenny Marsh

Charles Leclerc won the 2026 British Grand Prix ahead of George Russell, while Lewis Hamilton kept third after a reprimand and Carlos Sainz was penalised.

Charles Leclerc won the 2026 British Grand Prix, with BBC Sport reporting George Russell finished second and Lewis Hamilton third. Autosport and RaceFans reported that Andrea Kimi Antonelli lost out late after reliability trouble, while BBC Sport added that Antonelli and Max Verstappen failed to score. Leclerc went into the race fourth in the drivers' championship on 108 points, with Russell second on 154, Hamilton third on 147 and Antonelli leading on 179.

Hamilton kept third after stewards issued a reprimand for a yellow-flag infringement, as reported by RaceFans and Autosport. Autosport had earlier reported he was summoned after the race. RaceFans also reported that Carlos Sainz received a one-lap penalty for illegally overtaking the Safety Car.