{"id":2030043,"date":"2026-07-05T15:43:11","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T12:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2030043"},"modified":"2026-07-05T15:43:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T12:43:11","slug":"charles-leclerc-takes-silverstone-win-after-late-safety-car-confusion-and-kimi-antonelli-nightmare-at-f1-british-gp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2030043","title":{"rendered":"Charles Leclerc takes Silverstone win after late safety car confusion and Kimi Antonelli nightmare at F1 British GP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424257_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Charles Leclerc takes Silverstone win after late safety car confusion and Kimi Antonelli nightmare at F1 British GP<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Charles Leclerc takes his first win of the 2026 F1 season in a dramatic British Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-05T17:11:46+00:00\">Updated: 05 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424257_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424257_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424257_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424257_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424257_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424257_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424257_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424257_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424257_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Leclerc celebrates his first win of F1 2026<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Charles Leclerc claimed his first victory of the season after Andrea Kimi Antonelli suffered late trouble in a dramatic Formula 1 British Grand Prix that ended amid safety car confusion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Leclerc got ahead of Antonelli with a brilliant start and led the opening exchanges, though the Italian had a 10-lap tyre offset advantage and was rapidly catching Leclerc in the closing stages before the championship leader&#8217;s race unravelled.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Antonelli picked up damage to his Mercedes running wide over the kerb at Copse and was forced to pit two times, which dropped him down the order to ninth. However, a five-second time penalty for repeatedly running off track meant Antonelli fell out of the points altogether when the race ended under behind a safety car.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 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below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Race control initially announced the safety car was ending at the end of the penultimate lap, only for another message to flash up on the timing screens saying that it had been deployed once more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As such, a record 175,000 record Silverstone crowed were robbed of a one-lap shootout to determine the victory.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-7649bc2822bfe0f827b20cdc35d77c619193bea93a5ea67d72a179dca2cd0381\">  Norris wanted to replicate Schumacher\u2019s controversial British GP win   &#8216;I didn&#8217;t become a bad driver&#8217; &#8211; How Charles Leclerc won again in F1 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ferrari looked on course to secure a one-two finish, but George Russell managed to sneak ahead of Lewis Hamilton when the seven-time world champion pitted for new soft tyres under the safety car with Ferrari anticipating a restart.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Russell, whose race appeared to have been ruined by a slow puncture earlier on, ended up crossing the line ahead of Hamilton, who faces a post-race investigation for a potential yellow flag infringement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 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classified down in 16th after his penalty was applied in what turned out to be a costly race that marked another setback to his title hopes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It leaves Antonelli just 25 points clear of Mercedes team-mate Russell in the drivers&#8217; championship, while Hamilton is just 32 points behind in third place.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your 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However, a five-second time penalty for repeatedly running off track meant Antonelli fell out of the points altogether when the race ended under behind a safety car.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Leclerc snatched the lead at the start<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There was confusion surrounding the circumstances of the finish of the race, after a full safety car was deployed when Max Verstappen went off at Stowe and beached his Red Bull in the gravel on lap 48.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Race control initially announced the safety car was ending at the end of the penultimate lap, only for another message to flash up on the timing screens saying that it had been deployed once more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As such, a record 175,000 record Silverstone crowed were robbed of a one-lap shootout to determine the victory.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-7649bc2822bfe0f827b20cdc35d77c619193bea93a5ea67d72a179dca2cd0381\">  Norris wanted to replicate Schumacher\u2019s controversial British GP win   &#8216;I didn&#8217;t become a bad driver&#8217; &#8211; How Charles Leclerc won again in F1 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ferrari looked on course to secure a one-two finish, but George Russell managed to sneak ahead of Lewis Hamilton when the seven-time world champion pitted for new soft tyres under the safety car with Ferrari anticipating a restart.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Russell, whose race appeared to have been ruined by a slow puncture earlier on, ended up crossing the line ahead of Hamilton, who faces a post-race investigation for a potential yellow flag infringement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>The late safety car confusion denied Ferrari a one-two<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-6c1ef552bf7e6277735f786fd0d1d7f464b1c2a028eadc9c81278c18a248a42e\">  Lewis Hamilton explains error that led to costly jump start at British GP   Kimi Antonelli issues defiant reaction after disastrous end to Silverstone race <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Reigning world champion Lando Norris finished fourth in his McLaren ahead of Isack Hadjar, who was fifth for Red Bull.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It was a strong race for Racing Bulls as Liam Lawson led home rookie team-mate Arvid Lindblad, who finished seventh in his maiden British Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Gabriel Bortoleto was eighth for Audi, with the Alpine pair of Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly completing the final points scorers in ninth and 10th.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Antonelli was classified down in 16th after his penalty was applied in what turned out to be a costly race that marked another setback to his title hopes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It leaves Antonelli just 25 points clear of Mercedes team-mate Russell in the drivers&#8217; championship, while Hamilton is just 32 points behind in third place.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Charles Leclerc claimed his first victory of the season after Andrea Kimi Antonelli suffered late trouble in a dramatic Formula 1 British Grand Prix that ended amid safety car confusion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Leclerc got ahead of Antonelli with a brilliant start and led the opening exchanges, though the Italian had a 10-lap tyre offset advantage and was rapidly catching Leclerc in the closing stages before the championship leader&#8217;s race unravelled.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Antonelli picked up damage to his Mercedes running wide over the kerb at Copse and was forced to pit two times, which dropped him down the order to ninth. However, a five-second time penalty for repeatedly running off track meant Antonelli fell out of the points altogether when the race ended under behind a safety car.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424092_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Leclerc snatched the lead at the start<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There was confusion surrounding the circumstances of the finish of the race, after a full safety car was deployed when Max Verstappen went off at Stowe and beached his Red Bull in the gravel on lap 48.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Race control initially announced the safety car was ending at the end of the penultimate lap, only for another message to flash up on the timing screens saying that it had been deployed once more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As such, a record 175,000 record Silverstone crowed were robbed of a one-lap shootout to determine the victory.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-7649bc2822bfe0f827b20cdc35d77c619193bea93a5ea67d72a179dca2cd0381\">  Norris wanted to replicate Schumacher\u2019s controversial British GP win   &#8216;I didn&#8217;t become a bad driver&#8217; &#8211; How Charles Leclerc won again in F1 <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ferrari looked on course to secure a one-two finish, but George Russell managed to sneak ahead of Lewis Hamilton when the seven-time world champion pitted for new soft tyres under the safety car with Ferrari anticipating a restart.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Russell, whose race appeared to have been ruined by a slow puncture earlier on, ended up crossing the line ahead of Hamilton, who faces a post-race investigation for a potential yellow flag infringement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/xpb_1424234_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>The late safety car confusion denied Ferrari a one-two<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-6c1ef552bf7e6277735f786fd0d1d7f464b1c2a028eadc9c81278c18a248a42e\">  Lewis Hamilton explains error that led to costly jump start at British GP   Kimi Antonelli issues defiant reaction after disastrous end to Silverstone race <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Reigning world champion Lando Norris finished fourth in his McLaren ahead of Isack Hadjar, who was fifth for Red Bull.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It was a strong race for Racing Bulls as Liam Lawson led home rookie team-mate Arvid Lindblad, who finished seventh in his maiden British Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Gabriel Bortoleto was eighth for Audi, with the Alpine pair of Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly completing the final points scorers in ninth and 10th.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Antonelli was classified down in 16th after his penalty was applied in what turned out to be a costly race that marked another setback to his title hopes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It leaves Antonelli just 25 points clear of Mercedes team-mate Russell in the drivers&#8217; 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