Hamilton finishes second to Antonelli in Silverstone Sprint
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:51 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Lewis Hamilton secured second place in the Sprint at Silverstone after starting from pole position. Kimi Antonelli overtook Hamilton on Lap 8, ultimately finishing 2.745 seconds ahead to claim his first Sprint victory. Hamilton expressed satisfaction with his performance and the team's effort to close the performance gap. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc, Hamilton's teammate at Ferrari, finished fifth after a poor start. Leclerc noted he is hopeful for improvement in upcoming sessions.
- •Hamilton started from pole position in the Sprint.
- •Antonelli took the lead on Lap 8 and won the Sprint.
- •Hamilton praised the team's progress despite finishing second.
- •Leclerc finished fifth after a difficult start.
- •Next up: Qualifying and the Grand Prix later this weekend.
"Lewis Hamilton had to settle for second in Saturday's Sprint, despite starting the event on pole.
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