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Toto Wolff reveals how close Kimi Antonelli came to a Silverstone win

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 17:51
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

British Grand Prix breaks F1 attendance record

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-07-05 17:47
A record-breaking 564,000 fans attend across the four-day race event.

F1 drivers go viral after multiple LEGO cars beached during chaotic British GP parade

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 17:45
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

FIA explains safety car finish at F1 British GP

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 17:40
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

Martin Brundle challenges FIA after British GP safety car finish: "Denied a proper end"

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 17:31
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

Lewis Hamilton summoned after F1 British GP, expects to lose podium

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 17:27
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

2026 F1 championship standings: Kimi Antonelli's lead dwindles further at Silverstone

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 17:16
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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F1 British GP: Charles Leclerc wins as Kimi Antonelli hits trouble

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 16:52
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

Five quick takeaways from the F1 British GP

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 16:44
 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

F2: Tsolov dominates Silverstone Feature Race

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-07-05 16:12
Nikola Tsolov made it two from two at Silverstone, as the Red Bull Junior followed his Sprint Race victory with a dominant win in Sunday’s Feature.

OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where for the British GP

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-07-05 16:12
The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 British Grand Prix.

LIVE COVERAGE: Leclerc leads Antonelli in British GP

Formula 1 - Sun, 2026-07-05 16:12
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix 2026.

Indy NXT has a new points leader after Mid-Ohio sweep

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 16:09
Enzo Fittipaldi brought out the broom and won the second race to sweep the doubleheader weekend for Indy NXT at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
After starting on pole in the #67 HMD Motorsports entry, the Brazilian-American led all 30 laps, finishing 12.7469s over teammate Jack Beeton on the 2.258-mile, 13-turn natural-terrain road course. It stands as Fittipaldi’s fourth win of the season, and ...Keep reading

DTM Norisring: Thiim takes second victory and DTM championship lead

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 15:08
Nicki Thiim enjoyed a perfect weekend at the Norisring in Nuremberg: After the Dane claimed Aston Martin's first-ever DTM victory on Saturday, he followed it up on Sunday. Starting from pole position, the Comtoyou driver controlled the second race as well and secured another triumph.
"I'm incredibly proud," Thiim says happily on ProSieben, as he also leads the overall standings. "That was ...Keep reading

David Croft raises George Russell concern amid Kimi Antonelli title fight

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 14:49
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

Lando Norris left "shaking" by emotional British GP Landostand reception

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 14:43
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

British Grand Prix breaks F1 attendance record

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sun, 2026-07-05 14:32
A record-breaking 564,000 fans attend across the four-day race event.

Christian Horner opens up on F1 future as he makes paddock return at British GP

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 13:42
Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has returned to the Formula 1 paddock at the British Grand Prix, addressing mounting speculation regarding a potential comeback with Alpine or Chinese automotive giant BYD.
Horner's visit marked his first appearance since his abrupt exit from the Milton Keynes outfit in July 2025. Since his departure, the Briton has been at the ...Keep reading

Ott Tanak: Never say never on WRC 2027 return but “no plan” for the moment

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 13:39
Ott Tanak has refused to rule out a return to the World Rally Championship with Toyota next year, but admits that “for the moment there is no plan.”
The 2019 world champion has been absent from the WRC this year after announcing plans to step away from the championship at the end of 2025. 
However, in recent months Tanak has returned to the wheel, joining Toyota as a test driver to ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton not confident of beating Kimi Antonelli in F1 British GP

Motorsport - Sun, 2026-07-05 13:18
Lewis Hamilton is pessimistic of beating Mercedes rival Kimi Antonelli to win the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, claiming “he’ll be gone” if he gets a good start.
The Ferrari driver will start Sunday’s race at Silverstone from third on the grid, behind team-mate Charles Leclerc and championship leader Antonelli, who took his fifth pole of 2026. 
It came on the same day ...Keep reading

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