Kimi Antonelli Wins 2026 British F1 Sprint Race

Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 British F1 Sprint Race after beating Lewis Hamilton in the 100km dash at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Hamilton held the lead from pole at the start, defending aggressively to protect first place in the early phase. But Antonelli kept pressure on the Ferrari throughout the opening laps before the momentum of the race shifted on Lap 8.

The decisive move came on the Hangar Straight, where Antonelli used Boost to pass Hamilton and take over the lead. Once ahead, the Mercedes driver built a clear advantage and crossed the line 2.745 seconds in front of Hamilton.

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Lando Norris completed the top three for McLaren. The result kept McLaren in the leading fight, although Antonelli and Hamilton's pace showed that the main Sprint battle was controlled more directly by Mercedes and Ferrari.

The race was intense from the opening lap, with several position battles playing out across the front and midfield groups. Antonelli came under pressure early, but his rhythm became stronger in the middle phase of the Sprint and proved decisive in securing the victory.

Further down the field, the Silverstone Sprint also featured incidents that drew stewards' attention. Those moments added to the race's intensity, but they did not affect Antonelli's control at the front once he had opened a safe margin over Hamilton.

The win marked Antonelli's first Sprint victory and strengthened his position as championship leader. Attention now turns to the rest of the 2026 British F1 weekend, with Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and their main rivals chasing a stronger result in the Grand Prix.