F1 British GP: Antonelli overtakes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint race
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secures a sprint race victory at the British Grand Prix after overtaking Lewis Hamilton.
📍 Where it landed
Kimi Antonelli took pole position and overcame his nerves to beat Leclerc. He also overtook Hamilton to win the Silverstone sprint race.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
Kimi Antonelli won the sprint race at Silverstone, overtaking Lewis Hamilton to take the victory. Antonelli also secured the pole position for the event, marking his fifth pole overall.
Coverage from Autosport, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and WRAL highlights Antonelli's ability to manage his nerves and outperform competitors including Charles Leclerc. ESPN reports that Antonelli is currently aiming for his sixth win.
Attention now turns to the continuing events of the British Grand Prix as Antonelli competes against fellow Mercedes teammates Hamilton and Russell.
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The reporting (6)
- F1 British Grand Prix: Live news, updates and results from Silverstone Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- British Grand Prix 2026 LIVE: Latest updates as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli aims for sixth win ESPN · 45d ago
- British Grand Prix: Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli storms to fifth pole, Ferrari duo behind ESPN · 45d ago
- How “stressed” Antonelli beat his nerves – and Leclerc Autosport · 45d ago broke it first
- Antonelli embraces British Grand Prix vibe as he takes on home heroes Hamilton and Russell WRAL · 45d ago
- F1 British GP: Antonelli overtakes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint race Autosport · 45d ago broke it first
Answered
Who won the Silverstone sprint race?
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won the race after overtaking Lewis Hamilton.
How many pole positions has Antonelli achieved?
According to ESPN, Antonelli has secured five pole positions.
Which other drivers are mentioned in the coverage?
The coverage mentions Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Charles Leclerc.
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