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Hamilton claims British GP Sprint pole ahead of Antonelli

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:34 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Hamilton claims British GP Sprint pole ahead of Antonelli

Summary

Lewis Hamilton secured pole position during Sprint Qualifying for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, finishing just 0.011 seconds ahead of Kimi Antonelli. The Ferrari driver was significantly quicker than others, leading Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. Sprint Qualifying results saw George Russell in fifth place, while Alpine's Pierre Gasly narrowly missed advancing to the final segment. The Sprint race is set for Saturday, July 4, 2026, where Hamilton will look to maintain his advantage against Antonelli and the rest of the pack.

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Key Details

•Hamilton clocked a 1:28.376 lap for pole
•Antonelli trails by only 0.011 seconds
•Verstappen and Leclerc follow in third and fourth
•Russell finishes fifth after struggling for pace
•Sprint race scheduled for July 4 at Silverstone

What they're saying

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Kimi Antonelli believes "Ferrari have done an incredible step forward", as the Mercedes driver just missed out on pole position in Sprint Qualifying to Lewis Hamilton ahead of the British Grand Prix this weekend.
— Formula1.comby Formula 1

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Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position in Sprint Qualifying ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver snatching top spot on home soil by just 0.011s from Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.
— Formula1.comby Formula 1