British Grand Prix 2026: Kimi Antonelli claims pole after sprint win, nine-time Silverstone winner Lewis Hamilton misses out

Home Breaking News British Grand Prix 2026: Kimi Antonelli claims pole after sprint win, nine-time Silverstone winner Lewis Hamilton misses out
Silverstone witnessed a thrilling start to the British Grand Prix weekend, with Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli securing pole position for Sunday’s race. Despite Lewis Hamilton’s strong performance, topping practice and taking Sprint pole, Antonelli fought back to win the Sprint race and then claimed his fifth pole of the season. Ferrari’s Leclerc and Hamilton will start second and third, setting up an exciting Mercedes-Ferrari battle.