GREAT BRITAIN 2026

JULY 03 - 05

Banderia Grã Bretanha
Silverstone Circuit
Circuito de Silverstone

First Grand Prix

1950

Circuit Length

5.891 km

Lap Record

1:27.097

Max Verstappen (2020)

Number of Laps

52

Race Distance

306.198 km

Most wins

9

Lewis Hamilton

Schedule

03 JUL - 12:30 PM

Practice 1

03 JUL - 04:00 PM

Sprint Qualifying

04 JUL - 11:30 AM

Sprint

04 JUL - 03:00 PM

Qualifying

05 JUL - 03:00 PM

Race

Winners

2026

Charles Leclerc

Ferrari

2025

Lando Norris

McLaren

2024

Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes

2023

Max Verstappen

Red Bull

2022

Carlos Sainz

Ferrari

Race Results

POS NUM DRIVER TEAM TIME GAP LAPS
1 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1:29.260 32
2 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:29.473 +0.213s 29
3 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:29.859 +0.599s 31
4 63 George Russell Mercedes 1:29.938 +0.678s 31
5 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:30.147 +0.887s 25
6 3 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:30.240 +0.980s 27
7 1 Lando Norris McLaren 1:30.288 +1.028s 27
8 6 Isack Hadjar Red Bull 1:30.338 +1.078s 28
9 27 Nico Hulkenberg Audi 1:30.743 +1.483s 29
10 30 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 1:30.850 +1.590s 28
11 43 Franco Colapinto Alpine 1:30.966 +1.706s 28
12 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi 1:31.035 +1.775s 28
13 41 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls 1:31.339 +2.079s 32
14 87 Oliver Bearman Haas 1:31.373 +2.113s 27
15 55 Carlos Sainz Williams 1:31.684 +2.424s 33
16 31 Esteban Ocon Haas 1:31.684 +2.424s 27
17 23 Alexander Albon Williams 1:31.697 +2.437s 30
18 77 Valtteri Bottas Cadillac 1:32.150 +2.890s 22
19 11 Sergio Perez Cadillac 1:32.241 +2.981s 23
20 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:32.957 +3.697s 25
21 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine 1:33.019 +3.759s 25
22 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1:33.130 +3.870s 26

Race Results

P N DRIVER TEAM TIME GAP LAPS
1 44 Hamilton Ferrari 1:29.260 32
2 12 Antonelli Mercedes 1:29.473 +0.213s 29
3 16 Leclerc Ferrari 1:29.859 +0.599s 31
4 63 Russell Mercedes 1:29.938 +0.678s 31
5 81 Piastri McLaren 1:30.147 +0.887s 25
6 3 Verstappen Red Bull 1:30.240 +0.980s 27
7 1 Norris McLaren 1:30.288 +1.028s 27
8 6 Hadjar Red Bull 1:30.338 +1.078s 28
9 27 Hulkenberg Audi 1:30.743 +1.483s 29
10 30 Lawson Racing Bulls 1:30.850 +1.590s 28
11 43 Colapinto Alpine 1:30.966 +1.706s 28
12 5 Bortoleto Audi 1:31.035 +1.775s 28
13 41 Lindblad Racing Bulls 1:31.339 +2.079s 32
14 87 Bearman Haas 1:31.373 +2.113s 27
15 55 Sainz Williams 1:31.684 +2.424s 33
16 31 Ocon Haas 1:31.684 +2.424s 27
17 23 Albon Williams 1:31.697 +2.437s 30
18 77 Bottas Cadillac 1:32.150 +2.890s 22
19 11 Perez Cadillac 1:32.241 +2.981s 23
20 14 Alonso Aston Martin 1:32.957 +3.697s 25
21 10 Gasly Alpine 1:33.019 +3.759s 25
22 18 Stroll Aston Martin 1:33.130 +3.870s 26

Race Results

POS DRV TIME GAP LAPS
1 HAM 1:29.260 32
2 ANT 1:29.473 +0.213s 29
3 LEC 1:29.859 +0.599s 31
4 RUS 1:29.938 +0.678s 31
5 PIA 1:30.147 +0.887s 25
6 VER 1:30.240 +0.980s 27
7 NOR 1:30.288 +1.028s 27
8 HAD 1:30.338 +1.078s 28
9 HUL 1:30.743 +1.483s 29
10 LAW 1:30.850 +1.590s 28
11 COL 1:30.966 +1.706s 28
12 BOR 1:31.035 +1.775s 28
13 LIN 1:31.339 +2.079s 32
14 BEA 1:31.373 +2.113s 27
15 SAI 1:31.684 +2.424s 33
16 OCO 1:31.684 +2.424s 27
17 ALB 1:31.697 +2.437s 30
18 BOT 1:32.150 +2.890s 22
19 PER 1:32.241 +2.981s 23
20 ALO 1:32.957 +3.697s 25
21 GAS 1:33.019 +3.759s 25
22 STR 1:33.130 +3.870s 26

Score Ratings

Charles Leclerc

9.0

After several frustrating weekends, Leclerc finally returned to winning form at Silverstone. A superb launch into Turn 1 allowed him to seize the lead immediately, and from there he managed the race with confidence and precision. Antonelli had the pace to challenge, but Mercedes' reliability issues opened the door for Ferrari. It was a composed and timely victory that puts the Monegasque back among the championship's standout performers.

Kimi Antonelli

8.5

Even without taking victory, Antonelli was arguably the strongest driver throughout the entire weekend. He dominated the Sprint, secured another pole position and showed race-winning pace on Sunday. A poor getaway was his only significant mistake before mechanical problems ruined his chances. Despite the disappointment, he left Silverstone looking every bit like the championship favourite.

Liam Lawson

8.4

Lawson once again underlined Racing Bulls' impressive form with another polished performance. The New Zealander survived the opening-lap chaos, managed his tyres intelligently and capitalised on every opportunity available. His consistency across the entire weekend was just as impressive as the final result. At this stage, his excellent season can no longer be considered a surprise.

Arvid Lindblad

8.2

The British rookie continues to justify the excitement surrounding his arrival in Formula 1. Although he finished behind Lawson, Lindblad delivered another mature and mistake-free race to score valuable points. He remained calm under pressure and maximised everything the car had to offer. Every race strengthens the belief that he is firmly on Red Bull's long-term radar.

Gabriel Bortoleto

8.0

Bortoleto finally earned the reward that had seemed inevitable over the previous rounds. After three consecutive 11th-place finishes, the Brazilian converted Audi's improving pace into a well-deserved points finish. His race was clean, consistent and virtually error-free from start to finish. The next objective will be turning this breakthrough into a regular occurrence.

Lando Norris

7.9

McLaren lacked the pace to challenge for victory, but Norris extracted virtually everything possible from the package. He stayed out of trouble, managed the changing race conditions well and remained close to the leading group throughout. The late Safety Car ultimately denied him a realistic shot at the podium. Even so, it was another efficient and intelligent drive.

Lewis Hamilton

7.7

Hamilton dreamed of a record-breaking tenth Silverstone victory, but a few key moments prevented it from happening. The false start penalty immediately compromised his afternoon, while the late Safety Car ended any chance of attacking Leclerc. Nevertheless, he maintained strong pace throughout the race and secured another home podium. It was a solid performance, even if his Ferrari team-mate ultimately had the upper hand.

Isack Hadjar

7.4

Without attracting as many headlines as Verstappen, Hadjar quietly produced another highly competitive race. The Frenchman made good use of Red Bull's upgrades and finished comfortably inside the top five against stronger opposition. He handled the pressure well and avoided costly mistakes throughout the afternoon. It was yet another sign of his growing maturity this season.

Franco Colapinto

7.1

Starting only 19th on the grid, Colapinto delivered one of the strongest recovery drives of the weekend. The Argentine stayed out of trouble, executed an effective strategy and guided Alpine back into the points. Finishing ahead of Pierre Gasly made the result even more impressive and highlighted his race management. It was a mature performance that confirms his steady progress throughout the season.

George Russell

6.9

Russell was far from Mercedes' standout driver at Silverstone, but he made the most of every opportunity that came his way. A slow puncture disrupted his strategy, yet the late Safety Car and misfortune for rivals elevated him back into podium contention. While his outright pace never matched Antonelli's, he still secured a valuable second-place finish. The result boosts his championship hopes despite an underwhelming overall performance.

Max Verstappen

6.8

The Dutchman had all the speed required to fight for another podium and spent much of the race battling near the front. Unfortunately, a rear-wing issue caused a sudden loss of downforce, sending him into a spin and eventual retirement. Until that moment, he had driven a strong and controlled race under difficult circumstances. The mechanical failure ultimately prevented what could have been another excellent result.

Pierre Gasly

6.5

Despite several setbacks over the weekend, Gasly managed to rescue a valuable championship point for Alpine. A grid penalty and a problematic pit stop left him with plenty of work to do during the race. Although he finished behind Colapinto, he remained composed and capitalised on the opportunities available. Considering Alpine's pace, bringing home a top-10 finish was a respectable achievement.

Oliver Bearman

6.2

Bearman's afternoon was compromised almost immediately after first-lap contact left him on the back foot. From then on, he spent the race trying to recover positions with a Haas that simply lacked competitive pace. There were no major mistakes, but equally few opportunities to move forward. It was a quiet race in which circumstances dictated the final outcome.

Sergio Perez

6.0

Cadillac remained well outside the battle for points, yet Perez extracted about as much as the car could realistically deliver. He avoided incidents, benefited from retirements ahead and brought the car safely to the finish without major errors. Fourteenth place may not look spectacular, but it reflected the team's current level of competitiveness. He also maintained a comfortable advantage over the struggling Aston Martins.

Esteban Ocon

5.5

Ocon made an encouraging start and briefly looked capable of joining the midfield battle. However, a lengthy pit stop combined with Haas' lack of pace quickly ended those hopes. He eventually finished behind Bearman once again and never looked like challenging for the points. It was a tidy race overall, but one that lacked any real highlights.

Carlos Sainz

5.2

For a short period, Sainz managed to climb into the top ten before Williams gradually slipped backwards. As rival teams found more pace, the Spaniard was unable to defend his position or launch a meaningful response. The team's declining competitiveness became increasingly evident as the race unfolded. In the end, it was another frustrating afternoon for both driver and squad.

Valtteri Bottas

5.0

Bottas at least completed the race after several difficult weekends, giving Cadillac useful data following its recent updates. His pace was never strong enough to challenge the midfield, and he spent most of the afternoon outside the spotlight. While there were no significant mistakes, there were also very few memorable moments. Overall, it was a quiet but constructive outing for the Finnish driver.

Nico Hülkenberg

4.8

Hülkenberg's afternoon ended far earlier than expected, leaving little opportunity to showcase Audi's improving pace. A difficult opening lap was followed by a spin before gearbox problems forced him into retirement. Watching team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto score points only made the disappointment greater. It was another frustrating weekend that slipped away before it ever truly got going.

Oscar Piastri

4.6

Everything unraveled for Piastri within the opening corners of the race. Front-wing damage from the first-lap contact completely compromised his strategy and left him trapped in traffic for the remainder of the afternoon. McLaren also lacked the pace to mount any meaningful recovery. It was an unusually difficult weekend for a driver who is normally fighting at the sharp end.

Fernando Alonso

4.5

With Aston Martin lacking competitiveness once again, Alonso spent the entire race far from the points battle. The team appeared more focused on gathering data for future upgrades than chasing immediate results. Despite avoiding major mistakes, the Spaniard never had the pace to challenge the midfield runners. It was another frustrating Sunday in an increasingly difficult season.

Lance Stroll

4.0

Stroll endured a similarly difficult afternoon as Aston Martin remained rooted near the back of the field. The Canadian struggled to make any progress and later received a penalty for exceeding track limits. At no stage did he show the pace required to fight for meaningful positions. It was another disappointing result for both driver and team.

Alexander Albon

3.4

Albon's race was effectively over after becoming involved in the opening-lap chaos. Williams attempted several strategic alternatives to recover lost ground, but none proved successful. The Thai driver spent the race isolated from the midfield before eventually retiring. It was a weekend that never offered him any realistic chance to recover.