George Russell’s title hopes boosted as Charles Leclerc wins British Grand Prix

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc wins the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit. Pic: David Davies/PA Wire.

George Russell’s bid to win a maiden world championship was dealt a significant boost after Kimi Antonelli failed to score in a dramatic conclusion to Sunday’s British Grand Prix, which was won by Charles Leclerc.

Leclerc ended a 624-day winless streak to take the win at Silverstone, but the drama unfolded behind the Monegasque as Antonelli surrendered second place when a suspension failure struck his Mercedes with just 11 laps to go.