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Lewis Hamilton shines at Sprint Qualifying and joins Kim Kardashian shout-out

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 11:58 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Lewis Hamilton shines at Sprint Qualifying and joins Kim Kardashian shout-out

Summary

Lewis Hamilton performed strongly in Sprint Qualifying at the British Grand Prix on July 2, securing pole position with a slight margin of 0.011 seconds over Kimi Antonelli. During a fan event, Hamilton playfully acknowledged his relationship with Kim Kardashian, drawing laughter from the crowd. The atmosphere was light as Hamilton interacted with fans and paid tribute to Ferrari, which has supported him during his challenging season. Hamilton currently sits third in the Drivers' Championship, trailing Antonelli, and aims for a record tenth win at Silverstone this weekend.

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Key Details

•Hamilton set the fastest time in all three segments of Sprint Qualifying.
•He secured pole by a margin of 0.011 seconds over Antonelli.
•The fan event showcased Hamilton's lighter side amid his current relationship.
•Hamilton is third in the Drivers' Championship during the British Grand Prix weekend.
•Hamilton has won at Silverstone nine times, looking for a record tenth this weekend.

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Lewis Hamilton had a dominant performance in Sprint Qualifying, where he had set the fastest time in all three segments to claim pole position by a razor-thin margin of 0.011 seconds over Kimi Antonelli. In the sprint race he lost…
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