Fernando Alonso took Ferrari's first win of 2011 with a stunning drive at a thrilling British Grand Prix.
The Spaniard took the lead following a pit-stop problem for Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel but the Ferrari had genuine race-winning pace.
Vettel was left to fend off team-mate Mark Webber, who was told to hold position by team boss Christian Horner.
Lewis Hamilton finished fourth, holding off Ferrari's Felipe Massa in an exciting last-lap duel.
"This isn't a gift to Ferrari," said BBC F1 co-commentator David Coulthard. "They've got to the lead of this race by merit."
Jenson Button retired following a problem at his final pit stop, when he set off to rejoin the race without a wheel nut on his right front wheel and he had to stop in the pit exit.
A delighted Alonso hailed his Ferrari colleagues as he spoke of his victory.
"It is a special event for every driver competing in F1, we know the history of this race, a special grand prix and I had the privilege to drive (this morning) the Froilan (Gonzalez) car that was the first Ferrari win in F1," he said.
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