Kimi Antonelli claims victory in Silverstone sprint race
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Kimi Antonelli secured a victory in the sprint race at Silverstone, reaffirming his status as a leading driver in the 2026 Formula 1 championship. Starting from second position, Antonelli overtook seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton to finish first. This win follows a series of strong performances, including three consecutive victories earlier in the season. With this result, Antonelli has established himself as the youngest driver to lead the championship standings. He currently has 179 points, ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell and Hamilton, who trail with 136 and 132 points respectively.
- •Antonelli wins the Silverstone sprint race after starting second
- •Leads the drivers' championship with 179 points
- •Current total for Mercedes in the constructors' championship is 315 points
- •Hamilton and Russell follow in second and third place in the standings
- 8:35 PMMotorsport.com — Martin Brundle declares Kimi Antonelli the driver to beat after Silverstone sprint win
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Martin Brundle declares Kimi Antonelli the driver to beat after Silverstone sprint win
"Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Martin Brundle has argued that Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is now the clear benchmark in the 2026 championship after an impressive sprint race victory at Silverstone. Antonelli, now in his second season in the series, has emerged as the man to beat. The 19-year-old became the youngest driver to lead the standings after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and ...Keep reading
"Martin Brundle believes Kimi Antonelli has established himself as the driver to beat in the 2026 F1 championship
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 4, 2026, 8:35 PMMartin Brundle declares Kimi Antonelli the driver to beat after Silverstone sprint win
Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Martin Brundle has argued that Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is now the clear benchmark in the 2026 championship after an impressive sprint race victory at Silverstone. Antonelli, now in his second season in the series, has emerged as the man to beat. The 19-year-old became the youngest driver to lead the standings after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 8:35 PMMartin Brundle declares Kimi Antonelli the driver to beat after Silverstone sprint win
Martin Brundle believes Kimi Antonelli has established himself as the driver to beat in the 2026 F1 championship
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