Kimi Antonelli wins British GP sprint, extends championship lead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:38 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Kimi Antonelli secured victory in the British Grand Prix sprint at Silverstone, besting Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari and marking his first win in a sprint race. Starting from the second position, Antonelli trailed Hamilton early but moved into first place after the eighth lap, managing his battery power effectively to maintain control. Following this result, Antonelli leads the drivers' championship with 179 points, a 43-point advantage over his closest rival, George Russell. The next race in the calendar is the Belgian Grand Prix later this month.
- •Antonelli claims first sprint race victory
- •Hamilton starts on pole but finishes second
- •Antonelli leads the championship with 179 points
- •Next race is the Belgian Grand Prix on July 17-19
- •Mercedes solidifies top constructor position with 315 points
- 11:38 AMYahoo Sports — F1 standings after British GP sprint as Kimi Antonelli increases championship lead
"The Mercedes driver claimed victory in the sprint race beating out Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton
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