Lewis Hamilton secures Sprint pole at Silverstone, edges Kimi Antonelli

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Lewis Hamilton secures Sprint pole at Silverstone, edges Kimi Antonelli

Summary

Lewis Hamilton attained pole position for the Sprint at Silverstone, narrowly defeating Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds. This marks Hamilton's third pole in the Sprint format and sets the stage for his home race weekend. After showcasing strong pace in practice, Hamilton expressed his excitement and gratitude towards his team. He noted the challenges ahead but remains optimistic about competing against rivals Mercedes and Red Bull. The Sprint race is anticipated to unfold shortly after qualifying.

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Key Details

•Hamilton posted a time of 1m 28.376s in qualifying.
•He has nine victories at the British Grand Prix in his career.
•The race weekend continues shortly with the Sprint event ahead.
•Antonelli had a strong performance but fell just short of pole.
•Hamilton feels his home crowd energy contributed to his performance.

What they're saying

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Lewis Hamilton pipped Kimi Antonelli to pole position for the Sprint at Silverstone, starting his home race weekend in the best possible way.
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