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Ferrari’s Leclerc claims first F1 win in Belgium

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc celebrates with a trophy on the podium after winning the race as he applauded by second placed Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and third placed Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc celebrates with a trophy on the podium after winning the race as he applauded by second placed Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and third placed Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas.
Image: REUTERS/Johanna Geron

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc held off Lewis Hamilton to win his first Formula One race on Sunday in the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix.

It was Ferrari’s first win of the season.

Hamilton was second but still extended his lead in the overall standings to 65 points ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas who was third