Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHamilton will be on pole in the sprint race (Reuters)Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the British Grand Prix, dominating Friday's sessions at Silverstone by topping practice and all three qualifying rounds. The seven-time world champion, driving for Ferrari, demonstrated exceptional pace, particularly through the slower bends, which helped overcome any straight-line speed disadvantage compared to rivals. Hamilton clinched pole by a narrow margin of +0.011 seconds ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen finishing third. This strong performance follows Hamilton's recent victory in Barcelona, his first with Ferrari, and positions him well to challenge Antonelli in the drivers' championship. Hamilton expressed his gratitude and surprise at Ferrari's unexpected competitiveness at Silverstone, crediting the team's continuous efforts and improvements to the car. In fullLewis Hamilton clinches pole position for British GP sprint race ahead of Kimi AntonelliMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Lewis Hamilton thrills home fans as he takes pole position for British GP sprint race
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHamilton will be on pole in the sprint race (Reuters)Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the British Grand Prix, dominating Friday's sessions at Silverstone by topping practice and all three qualifying rounds. The seven-time world champion, driving for Ferrari, demonstrated exceptional pace, particularly through the slower bends, which helped overcome any straight-line speed disadvantage compared to rivals. Hamilton clinched pole by a narrow margin of +0.011 seconds ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen finishing third. This strong performance follows Hamilton's recent victory in Barcelona, his first with Ferrari, and positions him well to challenge Antonelli in the drivers' championship. Hamilton expressed his gratitude and surprise at Ferrari's unexpected competitiveness at Silverstone, crediting the team's continuous efforts and improvements to the car. In fullLewis Hamilton clinches pole position for British GP sprint race ahead of Kimi AntonelliMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
