Lewis Hamilton claims fastest time in British GP practice session
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 12:55 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Lewis Hamilton recorded the fastest lap time in the only practice session for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. His time of 1:29.260 put him ahead of Kimi Antonelli by 0.213 seconds, with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc close behind. This performance comes amid Hamilton's determination to pursue an eighth world title, as he aims to reduce Antonelli's 46-point lead in the standings. The Sprint Qualifying will take place later today at 4:30 PM, followed by the Sprint on Saturday at noon.
- •Hamilton topped the practice session with a time of 1:29.260
- •Antonelli finished second, 0.213 seconds behind
- •Leclerc placed third, nearly 0.6 seconds slower than Hamilton
- •Sprint Qualifying is scheduled for later this afternoon
- •Hamilton seeks to close the gap in the Drivers' Championship
"Lewis Hamilton was unexpectedly fastest after a blistering lap in the only practice session at the British Grand Prix.
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