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Leclerc Wins Under Caution | Nascar News
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- Jul 5, 2026
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Summary
Charles Leclerc pulled off a dramatic, if anticlimactic, British Grand Prix win as the race ended under safety car conditions — but not before a wild final lap filled with chaos. Pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli, who led for much of the race, crashed out after a front-left wheel shield jammed into his suspension, forcing multiple unscheduled pit stops and a five-second penalty for excessive off-track excursions — dropping him from ninth to sixteenth. Max Verstappen’s spin brought out the safety car with just four laps left, sealing Antonelli’s fate. George Russell, despite a slow puncture earlier, capitalized on the mayhem to snatch second place, praising the caution flag for saving his fading tires. Leclerc celebrated his hard-earned victory, crediting his team’s resilience, while Russell admitted luck played a big role. The race delivered unexpected points scorers and a thrilling, unpredictable finish. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/513884cec4ac7351