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via BBC SportLeclerc wins dramatic race from Russell and HamiltonCharles Leclerc secured a dramatic victory at the British Grand Prix, marking Ferrari's second win in three races. The race concluded under a safety car after a series of incidents, including a crash by Max Verstappen and mechanical issues for Kimi Antonelli, which significantly impacted the championship standings.
The race began with a record crowd of 175,000 fans, and Leclerc took the lead early on. Despite a chaotic finish, the safety car ensured Leclerc's win, while Russell and Hamilton rounded out the podium. The outcome tightened the championship race, reducing Antonelli's lead over Russell to 25 points.
Sun 5 Jul · 18:11 UTC
via BBC SportNorris 'happy I have the pain of this year for the glory of last'Lando Norris reflects on McLaren's challenging start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, acknowledging that their difficulties stem from the intense effort put into their championship-winning seasons in 2024 and 2025. Despite the reliability issues and a lack of grand prix victories, he remains optimistic about the team's pace and aims for podium finishes, especially at his home race, the British Grand Prix.
Norris, who has been with McLaren for eight years, expresses a strong commitment to the team and a desire to continue his career there. He welcomes the idea of racing alongside top competitors like Max Verstappen but emphasizes his satisfaction with his current teammate, Oscar Piastri. As speculation about driver movements circulates, Norris reassures that both he and Piastri are under contract with McLaren for the foreseeable future.Thu 2 Jul · 07:45 UTCPage 24 of 24