NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 04: Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy driving the (12) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W17 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 04, 2026 in Northampton, England.

Antonelli secures pole for British GP

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli will start from pole in the British Grand Prix on Sunday after securing the position during qualifying Saturday at the Silverstone Circuit.

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will start from second and third, respectively.

Position Driver Team Time
1 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:28.111
2 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +0.175
3 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari +0.347
4 George Russell Mercedes +0.3.70
5 Isack Hadjar Red Bull +0.635
6 Lando Norris McLaren +0.766
7 Max Verstappen Red Bull +0.782
8 Oscar Piastri McLaren +0.9.21
9 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls +1.194
10 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls +1.604
11 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi Q2
12 Pierre Gasly Alpine Q2
13 Nico Hulkenberg Audi Q2
14 Oliver Bearman Haas Q2
15 Carlos Sainz Williams Q2
16 Alex Albon Williams Q2
17 Esteban Ocon Haas Q1
18 Valtteri Bottas Cadillac Q1
19 Sergio Perez Cadillac Q1
20 Franco Colapinto Alpine Q1
21 Lance Stroll Aston Martin Q1
22 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin Q1

Antonelli, the 19-year-old sensation from Italy, earned his fifth pole and is seeking his sixth grand prix victory of the season.

Antonelli beat Hamilton in the sprint race ahead of the British Grand Prix earlier Saturday.

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