The FIA confirmed changes to the official result of the 2026 British Grand Prix in Formula 1 after imposing a one-lap penalty on Carlos Sainz. The Williams driver was penalized for an irregular procedure during the Safety Car period and dropped to 17th place in the final classification.
As a result, Charles Leclerc secured what would be Ferrari’s first victory of the season. George Russell finished in second, just 0.427 seconds behind the winner, while Lewis Hamilton completed the podium in front of the British crowd. Lando Norris and Isack Hadjar closed out the Top 5.
The Brazilian Gabriel Bortoleto also drew attention by finishing eighth and collecting important points for Audi. Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly completed the points-paying positions.
Official results of the 2026 British Grand Prix:
1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 52 laps
2. George Russell (Mercedes), +0.427
3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), +0.772
4. Lando Norris (McLaren/Mercedes), +1.149
5. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford), +1.598
6. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford), +2.023
7. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford), +2.214
8. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi), +2.413
9. Franco Colapinto (Alpine/Mercedes), +3.229
10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine/Mercedes), +3.445
11. Oscar Piastri (McLaren/Mercedes), +4.014
12. Oliver Bearman (Haas/Ferrari), +5.245
13. Esteban Ocon (Haas/Ferrari), +5.512
14. Sergio Pérez (Cadillac/Ferrari), +7.403
15. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), +8.005
16. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac/Ferrari), +8.162
17. Carlos Sainz (Williams/Mercedes), +1 lap
18. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin/Honda), +1 lap
19. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin/Honda), +1 lap
Retirements:
* Max Verstappen (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford)
* Alexander Albon (Williams/Mercedes)
* Nico Hülkenberg (Audi)
The standings were deemed official following the stewards’ decision on the Carlos Sainz case, closing the pending analyses from the British Grand Prix.
