British Grand Prix 2026: Antonelli leads to Silverstone
British Grand Prix 2026 runs on 5 July at Silverstone, where Andrea Kimi Antonelli arrives on 171 points ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.
The British Grand Prix on 5 July 2026 at Silverstone arrives with Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading the drivers' championship on 171 points. Round 9 of the 2026 season takes place at Silverstone Circuit in the UK with George Russell second on 131 points and Lewis Hamilton third on 125.
What's at stake
Antonelli brings a 40-point lead over Russell into the British Grand Prix. Hamilton starts the weekend 46 points behind Antonelli and six points behind Russell in the drivers' championship.
Round 9 places the Silverstone event near the midpoint of the 2026 season. The current top three in the standings are Antonelli on 171, Russell on 131 and Hamilton on 125.
Silverstone notes
Silverstone Circuit hosts the British Grand Prix on 5 July 2026. The race takes place in the UK and forms the ninth round of the championship.
Lando Norris was the last winner at this circuit in 2025. That result makes Norris the defending race winner at Silverstone as the 2026 field heads to the British Grand Prix.
Championship picture
Antonelli arrives at Silverstone as the drivers' championship leader with 171 points. Russell remains his nearest listed rival on 131 points, while Hamilton holds third place on 125.
The gap from first to second stands at 40 points before the British Grand Prix. The margin from second to third is six points, which keeps Russell and Hamilton close together heading into Silverstone.
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