Kimi Antonelli wins British GP sprint race, passes Lewis Hamilton
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:59 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes secured victory in the sprint race at the British Grand Prix on July 4, 2026, overtaking Lewis Hamilton on lap eight. Antonelli and Hamilton initially battled for the lead, with Hamilton leading for the first half of the race. As Antonelli saved battery charge, he eventually passed Hamilton on the Hangar Straight, extending his championship lead to 43 points. McLaren's Lando Norris finished third, followed by George Russell in fourth. Qualifying for the main grand prix is scheduled for 16:00 BST on Saturday.
- •Kimi Antonelli wins the sprint race at Silverstone by 2.7 seconds.
- •Lewis Hamilton led until lap eight before being overtaken.
- •Lando Norris finishes third, ahead of George Russell in fourth.
- •Championship leader Antonelli now holds a 43-point advantage over Russell.
- •Qualifying for the main event is set for July 5.
- 11:59 AMThe Guardian Sport — Kimi Antonelli denies Lewis Hamilton in action-packed British GP sprint race
- 11:52 AMBBC Sport — Antonelli passes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint
- 11:43 AMAutosport — F1 British GP: Antonelli overtakes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint race
- 11:41 AMMotorsport.com — F1 British GP: Kimi Antonelli takes first sprint win with pass on Lewis Hamilton
- 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — F1 British GP: Kimi Antonelli takes first sprint win with pass on Lewis Hamilton
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Antonelli passes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint
"Mercedes driver passes Ferrari rival on lap eight of 17 Norris takes third, edging out Russell and Verstappen Mercedes’s Kimi Antonelli won the sprint race before the British Grand Prix after a feisty scrap with Lewis Hamilton who had led for the opening half of the short-form race at Silverstone. Lando Norris claimed third for McLaren with Antonelli’s Mercedes teammate George Russell in fourth. Continue reading...
"Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli beat Lewis Hamilton to win a frantic British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone for his first Saturday victory of the 2026 campaign. The Mercedes driver crossed the line 2.7 seconds ahead of the seven-time world champion in a race where Antonelli and Hamilton had proven dominant over the rest of the field. McLaren's Lando Norris completed the ...Keep reading
"Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli beat Lewis Hamilton to win a frantic British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone for his first Saturday victory of the 2026 campaign. The Mercedes driver crossed the line 2.7 seconds ahead of the seven-time world champion in a race where Antonelli and Hamilton had proven dominant over the rest of the field. McLaren's Lando Norris completed the ...Keep reading
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 4, 2026, 11:59 AMKimi Antonelli denies Lewis Hamilton in action-packed British GP sprint race
Mercedes driver passes Ferrari rival on lap eight of 17 Norris takes third, edging out Russell and Verstappen Mercedes’s Kimi Antonelli won the sprint race before the British Grand Prix after a feisty scrap with Lewis Hamilton who had led for the opening half of the short-form race at Silverstone. Lando Norris claimed third for McLaren with Antonelli’s Mercedes teammate George Russell in fourth. Continue reading...
- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 11:52 AMAntonelli passes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli overtakes Lewis Hamilton to win an action-packed sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
- AutosportJul 4, 2026, 11:43 AMF1 British GP: Antonelli overtakes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint race
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli beat Lewis Hamilton to win a frantic British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone for his first Saturday victory of the 2026 campaign. The Mercedes driver crossed the line 2.7 seconds ahead of the seven-time world champion in a race where Antonelli and Hamilton had proven dominant over the rest of the field. McLaren's Lando Norris completed the ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 4, 2026, 11:41 AMF1 British GP: Kimi Antonelli takes first sprint win with pass on Lewis Hamilton
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli beat Lewis Hamilton to win a frantic British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone for his first Saturday victory of the 2026 campaign. The Mercedes driver crossed the line 2.7 seconds ahead of the seven-time world champion in a race where Antonelli and Hamilton had proven dominant over the rest of the field. McLaren's Lando Norris completed the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 11:41 AMF1 British GP: Kimi Antonelli takes first sprint win with pass on Lewis Hamilton
Championship leader Antonelli makes half-distance overtake on sprint polesitter Hamilton to claim first blood at Silverstone
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 11:40 AMAntonelli passes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli overtakes Lewis Hamilton to win an action-packed sprint race at the British Grand Prix.
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