Reese Mautone

A chaotic British Grand Prix played perfectly into Racing Bulls’ hands, with Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad emerging as the biggest winners from the midfield battle. After going from strength to strength in the early stages of the season, Racing Bulls produced its most stunning result yet at the British Grand Prix with a standout 6th and 7th result — the team’s joint-best of 2026.

Oscar Piastri couldn’t deliver McLaren its dream home race result after his race was “ruined” on the opening lap, leaving the home team facing growing scrutiny over its lack of urgency and pace at Silverstone. Starting what Piastri ultimately described as a “tough day” from eighth on the grid, it was always going to take a Herculean effort for the McLaren driver to outpace his rivals and move up the order at the British Grand Prix.

A late Safety Car dulled the sting of a gripping British Grand Prix, but Charles Leclerc still came away with Ferrari’s 250th Formula 1 victory at Silverstone after a race packed with chaos, fights, and shifting fortunes.