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Antonelli on pole as British-heavy Grand Prix kicks off.

7/5/2026

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The 2026 British Grand Prix begins Sunday, July 5, at 10 a.m. ET with Kimi Antonelli on pole.
Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) and Lando Norris (McLaren) finished second and third in Saturday’s sprint.
Five British drivers—Hamilton, Russell, Norris, Bearman and rookie Lindblad—will race at Silverstone.
The 52-lap race covers 190.263 miles on Silverstone’s 3.66-mile, 18-corner circuit.
Temperatures are forecast around 26 °C at the start, rising later, making tyre wear crucial.

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The 2026 British Grand Prix begins Sunday, July 5, at 10 a.m. ET with Kimi Antonelli on pole.
Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) and Lando Norris (McLaren) finished second and third in Saturday’s sprint.
Five British drivers—Hamilton, Russell, Norris, Bearman and rookie Lindblad—will race at Silverstone.
The 52-lap race covers 190.263 miles on Silverstone’s 3.66-mile, 18-corner circuit.
Temperatures are forecast around 26 °C at the start, rising later, making tyre wear crucial.