British driver Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) secured pole position for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix sprint race, which is held at Silverstone circuit, the ninth race of the season.
Reaction and Qualifying Results
After celebrating the result on the monolith amidst applause from British fans, Hamilton stated: 'I like this place, I like this crowd, and I cannot express how big this dream is.'
Antonelli, who currently leads the World Championship, finished second. Charles Leclerc, Hamilton's teammate at Ferrari, finished fourth, behind Verstappen.
Other Participants' Positions
British driver George Russell (Mercedes), winner of the Austrian Grand Prix last week, could not advance past fifth place. He was overtaken by McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who took sixth and seventh places, respectively, in their characteristic green and white livery.
Impact of New Energy Requirements
The qualifying session was marked by the drivers' adaptation to the new energy management system of the 2026 specification monoliths. This system proved particularly demanding at Silverstone—a track with fast corners and long straights, where cars find it harder to recover electrical charge.
