Lewis Hamilton takes pole position at Silverstone amid Ferrari concerns
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Lewis Hamilton surprised many by claiming pole position for the British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone. Prior to qualifying, Hamilton expressed concerns based on Ferrari's predictions, which suggested they would be six tenths off pace on the straights. Ferrari had moderated expectations leading up to the event, following practice sessions. Hamilton, with a history of success at Silverstone, is positioned well heading into the race weekend.
- •Hamilton took pole position for the British Grand Prix sprint race
- •Ferrari's forecasts raised concerns for Hamilton about competitive gaps
- •Ferrari aimed to manage expectations during practice sessions
- •Hamilton has nine previous victories at Silverstone
- 5:52 PMAutosport — "They scared me yesterday" – Hamilton expected Ferrari to be six tenths off at Silverstone
- 5:50 PMMotorsport.com — "They scared me yesterday" – Lewis Hamilton expected Ferrari to be six tenths off at Silverstone
"Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's predictions "scared" him about being "six tenths off" down Silverstone's straights, before taking a surprise British Grand Prix sprint race pole position. During Thursday's media day for the British Grand Prix, and even after this weekend's sole practice session, Ferrari kept expectations firmly in check. With nine victories at Silverstone, Hamilton knows better ...Keep reading
"Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's predictions "scared" him about being "six tenths off" down Silverstone's straights, before taking a surprise British Grand Prix sprint race pole position. During Thursday's media day for the British Grand Prix, and even after this weekend's sole practice session, Ferrari kept expectations firmly in check. With nine victories at Silverstone, Hamilton knows ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportJul 3, 2026, 5:52 PM"They scared me yesterday" – Hamilton expected Ferrari to be six tenths off at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's predictions "scared" him about being "six tenths off" down Silverstone's straights, before taking a surprise British Grand Prix sprint race pole position. During Thursday's media day for the British Grand Prix, and even after this weekend's sole practice session, Ferrari kept expectations firmly in check. With nine victories at Silverstone, Hamilton knows better ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJul 3, 2026, 5:50 PM"They scared me yesterday" – Lewis Hamilton expected Ferrari to be six tenths off at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's predictions "scared" him about being "six tenths off" down Silverstone's straights, before taking a surprise British Grand Prix sprint race pole position. During Thursday's media day for the British Grand Prix, and even after this weekend's sole practice session, Ferrari kept expectations firmly in check. With nine victories at Silverstone, Hamilton knows ...Keep reading
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