Elkann Salutes Ferrari’s 250th GP Win at Silverstone

Ferrari chairman John Elkann celebrated a landmark afternoon for the Scuderia as Charles Leclerc guided the team to its 250th Formula 1 Grand Prix victory at the British Grand Prix. The triumph carried deep historical weight, coming at Silverstone, the same circuit where José Froilán González secured Ferrari’s maiden win in 1951.

Why it matters:

Reaching 250 victories at the very scene of its first success underscores Ferrari’s enduring place in F1 history. For Leclerc, the win snapped a difficult run of form and restored confidence in the team’s package at a critical point in the championship fight. Elkann’s presence in the garage and his praise for the collective effort signaled how much the milestone means to the organization’s wider ambitions.

The details:

• Leclerc seized the initiative from polesitter Kimi Antonelli immediately at the start, settling into a commanding rhythm that carried him through the pit-stop phase and to the chequered flag behind the safety car.
• Historical symmetry: Silverstone has now bookended Ferrari’s first and 250th victories, spanning 75 years of the team’s participation in the sport.
• Team praise: Elkann credited the unified effort across Maranello and the trackside crew, highlighting strong drives from Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton as proof that "great things happen" when the Scuderia operates as one.
• Driver revival: Leclerc said the result felt "incredible" after a string of difficult weekends, confirming that extensive work to recover the car’s feel had finally paid off and the package was "back where it needs to be."
• Standings impact: Leclerc moves up to fourth in the drivers’ championship with 108 points. Despite failing to score at Silverstone, Antonelli leads the standings on 179.

What's next:

Ferrari will look to convert this historic momentum into a genuine title challenge during the second half of the season. With Leclerc’s confidence renewed and the car feeling returning, the Scuderia aims to close the gap to the championship summit in the races ahead.