Winners and losers from Silverstone F1 sprint qualifying 2026 - The Race

Lewis Hamilton secured pole position for the Silverstone sprint race, outperforming his Mercedes teammate George Russell and Ferrari rivals. The results defied pre-race expectations, highlighting a competitive shift in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
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Formula 1 Winners and losers from Silverstone F1 sprint qualifying 2026 The Race Team 03 Jul 2026 — 5 min read Lewis Hamilton defied his and Ferrari’s own predictions to narrowly beat Kimi Antonelli to pole for Formula 1’s Silverstone sprint race.
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