Hamilton secures sprint pole position at British GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Lewis Hamilton achieved pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix, generating excitement among fans at Silverstone. His performance reflects a strong return to form ahead of the race weekend. Hamilton's pole will set the stage for a competitive sprint event on Saturday, where he aims to capitalize on his starting advantage.
- •Hamilton secures pole for Saturday's sprint race.
- •Race takes place at Silverstone during the British Grand Prix.
- •Excitement builds among the local fans.
- •Aims to leverage starting position in the upcoming race.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — Silverstone in ecstasy as Lewis Hamilton grabs British GP sprint pole
- 7:28 PMMotorsport.com — F1 British GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
- 6:38 PMESPN F1 — Hamilton on sprint pole: 'Team just won't let up'
- 5:49 PMESPN F1 — Hamilton takes thrilling sprint pole at British GP
"Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Silverstone with Lewis Hamilton on sprint pole after edging Kimi Antonelli in a tight sprint qualifying session at the British GP. Hamilton beat the Mercedes championship leader by just 0.011s to take his first sprint pole since last year’s Chinese grand prix. Max Verstappen starts third, ahead of Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Lando Norris. Saturday ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton has described his pole position in sprint qualifying at the British Grand Prix as an "amazing surprise" after beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to the fastest lap time in Friday's session.
"Lewis Hamilton sent Silverstone wild by securing pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 7:31 PMSilverstone in ecstasy as Lewis Hamilton grabs British GP sprint pole
If this year’s British Grand Prix weekend carries on like this, we could be in for something truly special.
- Motorsport.comJul 3, 2026, 7:28 PMF1 British GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Silverstone with Lewis Hamilton on sprint pole after edging Kimi Antonelli in a tight sprint qualifying session at the British GP. Hamilton beat the Mercedes championship leader by just 0.011s to take his first sprint pole since last year’s Chinese grand prix. Max Verstappen starts third, ahead of Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Lando Norris. Saturday ...Keep reading
- ESPN F1Jul 3, 2026, 6:38 PMHamilton on sprint pole: 'Team just won't let up'
Lewis Hamilton has described his pole position in sprint qualifying at the British Grand Prix as an "amazing surprise" after beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to the fastest lap time in Friday's session.
- ESPN F1Jul 3, 2026, 5:49 PMHamilton takes thrilling sprint pole at British GP
Lewis Hamilton sent Silverstone wild by securing pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
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