Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for British GP Qualifying

Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes achieved pole position during Qualifying for the British Grand Prix on July 4, 2026. Antonelli recorded a time of 1:28.111, fending off competition from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes teammate George Russell. Leclerc finished second, just 0.175 seconds slower, with Lewis Hamilton starting third at his home race. Russell will start fourth, and Isack Hadjar rounded out the top five. The session saw a mix of performances, with several drivers struggling under challenging conditions at Silverstone.