British Formula 1 driver for Mercedes
George Russell wins the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg, narrowing Kimi Antonelli’s lead to 40 points while Mercedes dominates the standings. Hamilton finishes fifth as Verstappen’s pace issues surface amid a Red Bull upgrade. The result sets Silverstone up as a pivotal next chapter in the 2026 season.
Hamilton has clinched pole for Saturday's Silverstone sprint, edging Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds as Ferrari hit top form at the British Grand Prix weekend. Verstappen is third, with Leclerc fourth, while Norris and Piastri fight for front-row scraps amid rising crowd enthusiasm at Silverstone.
Kimi Antonelli has secured pole at Monaco, commanding the weekend with a lap that felled rivals including Leclerc and Hamilton. He leads the championship after four wins in six races, while questions swirl about Ferrari’s future and Vasseur’s medical absence.
Lewis Hamilton wins at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix for Ferrari, ending a long drought and narrowing Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead. The race features a three-stop Ferrari strategy, Antonelli’s retirement late on, and an all-British podium with Russell second and Norris third.
Gasly has had his Monaco Grand Prix penalties rescinded after a timekeeping error, restoring his third place on the track and reshuffling the final standings. Alpine had appealed; FIA confirmed the error and the penalties were withdrawn. The Barcelona weekend follows as teams await further clarity.
Lewis Hamilton has claimed a breakthrough win at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending a 41-race drought and signalling a rebound with Ferrari. Teammate Kimi Antonelli suffers an electrical failure while pushing for a second-place finish, and George Russell secures pole but stalls in race troubles for Mercedes. The results lift Hamilton toward the drivers’ standings as Antonelli leads the championship.
Verstappen has finished second in Austria and warns Silverstone may be difficult under the new engine regulations. He says battery recovery is limited, making the Silverstone layout hard to manage. Hamilton notes Red Bull’s progress with weight reductions and upgrades, suggesting the team will be a force in upcoming races.