Lewis Hamilton takes pole in Sprint Qualifying at Silverstone

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Lewis Hamilton takes pole in Sprint Qualifying at Silverstone

Summary

Lewis Hamilton secured pole position during Sprint Qualifying at Silverstone ahead of the 2026 British Grand Prix. Hamilton dominated the sessions, finishing fastest in both SQ1 and SQ2 before achieving the top time in SQ3 with a lap of 1:28.376. Kimi Antonelli closely followed, finishing just 0.011 seconds behind. Charles Leclerc placed fourth, also expressing confidence in the team's performance. With Hamilton's strong showing, Ferrari and Mercedes will prepare for a competitive race ahead.

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Key Details

•Hamilton achieved a lap time of 1:28.376 in SQ3.
•Kimi Antonelli finished second with a time of 1:28.387.
•Charles Leclerc placed fourth with a time of 1:28.703.
•Ferrari and Mercedes showed strong competitiveness during qualifying.
•The Sprint results will influence strategies for the British Grand Prix.

What they're saying

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The drivers and teams report back on all the action from FP1 and Sprint Qualifying from Silverstone ahead of the 2026 British Grand Prix.
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