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Silverstone Grand Prix Sets Attendance Record, Antonelli Takes Pole

7/5/2026

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The British Grand Prix at Silverstone drew about 564,000 spectators, breaking the previous record by roughly 64,000.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Mercedes team for the race that starts at 15:00 BST.
BBC Sounds offers live commentary of the event.
The Silverstone circuit lies on the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border.
The circuit hosted the first Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix in 1950.

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The British Grand Prix at Silverstone drew about 564,000 spectators, breaking the previous record by roughly 64,000.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Mercedes team for the race that starts at 15:00 BST.
BBC Sounds offers live commentary of the event.
The Silverstone circuit lies on the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border.
The circuit hosted the first Formula 1 World Championship Grand Prix in 1950.