Sports · 4 July 2026

Hamilton takes Silverstone pole by just 0.011 seconds

Home fans will see Lewis Hamilton start Saturday’s Sprint from the front after a closely fought qualifying session. Ferrari’s driver secured top spot at Silverstone on Friday, finishing just 0.011 seconds ahead of Kimi Antonelli, with Max Verstappen taking third. George Russell qualified fifth, while Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Isack Hadjar, Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad completed the top 10.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 July 2026 at 4:43

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