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Everything we learned on day one of F1's British Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli secures pole position for the British Grand Prix after a high-stakes battle with Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone.

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🇬🇧 English Jul 2, 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 Spanish Jul 3, 13:49 UTC · Motorsport.com España
🇫🇷 French Jul 4, 11:45 UTC · RMC Sport

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📍 How it ended

Lewis Hamilton was quickest in the sole practice session and took pole for the sprint race. Kimi Antonelli later won the sprint race and took pole for the British Grand Prix, leaving Hamilton third on the grid.

Epilogue added 16d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

Early activities at the 2026 British Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton leading the sole practice session and taking pole for the sprint race with Ferrari. However, Kimi Antonelli won the sprint race and has now claimed pole position for the Grand Prix, with Hamilton starting third on the grid.

Coverage from The Guardian, Reuters, and Formula 1 emphasizes the competitive dynamic between Antonelli and Hamilton. Reports from Sky Sports and Motorsport.com focused on the live updates of the sprint qualifying and practice sessions.

Attention now turns to the main race. The coverage establishes that the grid is set with Antonelli in first and Hamilton in third.

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Quick answers

Who won the sprint race at the British GP?

Kimi Antonelli won the sprint race, denying Lewis Hamilton.

What is Lewis Hamilton's starting position for the Grand Prix?

Hamilton will start third on the grid.

Which team is Lewis Hamilton driving for?

According to Reuters, Hamilton is driving for Ferrari.

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British Grand Prix Kimi Antonelli Lewis Hamilton Ferrari Silverstone

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