Ferrari Vasseur downplays title hopes after British win

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has firmly dismissed suggestions his team is a championship contender, despite Charles Leclerc's victory at the British Grand Prix marking the team's second win in three races. Speaking after the race at Silverstone, Vasseur emphasized a race-by-race approach, urging his team and the media to stay grounded amid fluctuating performances.

Leclerc secured his first win of the 2026 season and his first victory since 2024, overtaking polesitter Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes at the start and controlling much of the race. His teammate, Lewis Hamilton, finished third after a race complicated by a start-line penalty and a late Safety Car strategy gamble that cost him second place to Mercedes' George Russell. Antonelli, who had been closing on Leclerc on fresher tires, saw his charge halted by a wheel shield failure.

The results have tightened the standings, with Hamilton now 32 points behind championship leader Antonelli. In the constructors' championship, Ferrari reduced its deficit to Mercedes to 78 points after making up 20 points over the Silverstone weekend. This resurgence follows a win for Hamilton in Spain and a difficult weekend for Ferrari at...