Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after overtaking pole-setter Lewis Hamilton on the eighth lap of the 17-lap event.
Antonelli crossed the finish line 2.7 seconds ahead of Hamilton. McLaren's Lando Norris finished third, while Mercedes driver George Russell claimed fourth place.
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The victory allowed championship leader Antonelli to extend his advantage over teammate Russell from 40 to 43 points.
Hamilton now trails the championship leader by 47 points.
Norris briefly advanced to second place after gaining three positions on the opening lap. Antonelli reclaimed the spot at Stowe before chasing down Hamilton's Ferrari.
Hamilton defended his lead through Copse on lap eight, but Antonelli used the Hangar Straight to pass the seven-time world champion before entering the Stowe corner.
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After the chequered flag, Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington congratulated the sprint winner over the team radio. "In control all the way," Bonnington said.
The Italian teenager expressed his excitement about the team's performance during the sprint session. "Let's go," Antonelli replied.
Behind the podium finishers, Russell minimized championship damage by passing Max Verstappen on the ninth lap to finish 10.6 seconds behind the winner.
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Charles Leclerc also moved past Verstappen to claim fifth place, leaving the Red Bull driver in sixth after starting from third on the grid.
